No. 73 grenade
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The No. 73 grenade, also known as the "Thermos", "Woolworth bomb", or "hand percussion grenade", was a British anti-tank grenade used during the Second World War. It got its nickname from the resembla
Hand percussion grenade (anti-tank No. 73 Mark I)
Hawkins grenade
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The Grenade, Hand, Anti-Tank, No. 75, also known as the "Hawkins grenade" was a British anti-tank hand grenade used during World War II. It was one of a number of grenades developed for use by the Bri
Battle patrol of the 1st East Surreys rest after returning from enemy territory in Italy, 16 December 1943. The soldier in the centre is holding a Hawkins grenade
1st Lieutenant Wallace Strobel, speaking with SHAEF commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower, has a Hawkins grenade strapped to his leg