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Record 1 2020-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bombs and Grenades
CONT

The "stick grenade" first appeared in the midst of World War I; it was introduced in 1915 … Aside from its unique and unusual appearance, [it] used a friction igniter system ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bombes et grenades
CONT

Le terme de grenade à manche caractérise les divers modèles fabriqués de 1915 à 1945. [La grenade] est constituée d'un manche en bois creux, au bout duquel est fixé une charge explosive. Le mécanisme déclencheur est actionné par une cordelette située dans le manche.

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