Vivien-Bessières Rifle grenade and launchers. Part IV

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There were at least three types of grenade made for the V-B system. First, was the standard HE grenade, which US industry produced over 20 million of for the war. Next was a message grenade that was used by the French, but rejected by the US. Lastly (that I’m aware of) was a pyrotechnic grenade, used as a carrier for flares, star clusters, and smoke.

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Posted Jul 24 2013, 05:22 AM by Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..