Osprey Weapon №038. Gordon L. Rottman. The Hand Grenade

Illustrator: Johnny Shumate, Alan Gilliland. — Osprey Publishing, 2015. — 80 p.Allowing the user to inflict damage on his opponent within throwing range without leaving cover, the portable, lethally efficient hand grenade is a ubiquitous weapon of modern warfare, and has now found its way into law-enforcement arsenals too. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of revealing photographs of grenades in use and in close-up, this engaging study explores and assesses the origins, development, combat use, and lasting legacy of the formidable military hand grenade.Introduction Development: A universal weapon Use: Grenades in combat Impact: Assessing the hand grenade's influence Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index