WW1 Weapons - hand grenade

The video discusses the evolution of grenade use during World War I. Initially, soldiers faced challenges using grenades in trenches, leading to the creation of improvised grenades from jam tins. In May 1915, the Mills bomb, designed by William Mills, was introduced as the number 5 grenade. It was simple to use but required some training. The video explains how to operate the Mills bomb, highlighting its mechanism and safety precautions.

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