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History of the First World War > Battles and Fighting > Weapons on Land > Grenades

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German Egg Grenade
This German grenade, a model 1917 Eierhandgranate, could be thrown by an expert to a distance of 50 to 60 metres. It was known as an egg grenade because of its shape.

Fragmentation Hand Grenade
CWM 20030051-009

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