Document Type
Article
Department
Politics and Economics (CGU)
Publication Date
2003
Disciplines
Defense and Security Studies | Military and Veterans Studies | Political Science | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
Grenades have been in existence since the 15th century and are generally used in tandem with infantry small arms for siege (trench) and urban warfare. These devices also provide the basis for numerous forms of booby traps used in both conventional and unconventional warfare.
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Recommended Citation
Bunker, Robert J. "Grenades”: 365-366. Encyclopedia of American Military History. Spencer Tucker, ed. New York, NY: Facts on File. 2003.
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Comments
First published in the Encyclopedia of American Military History.
Brief excerpt from content used in lieu of an abstract.