Types of Grenades Used in World War II
This mind map provides a breakdown of the various types of grenades used by different armies during World War II. It categorizes grenades into offensive, defensive, and anti-tank types, giving examples such as the German M24 Stick Grenade and the Soviet RPG-43. Each type is described based on its design features, use cases, and effectiveness in combat.
1. Offensive Grenades
1.1. M24 Stick Grenade (Germany)
1.1.1. Features
1.1.1.1. Wooden handle for throwing distance
1.1.1.2. Fragmentation optional
1.2. Mills Bomb (UK)
1.2.1. Features
1.2.1.1. Pineapple shape
1.2.1.2. Fragmentation effect
2. Anti-Tank Grenades
2.1. Panzerwurfmine (Germany)
2.1.1. Features
2.1.1.1. Thrown at tanks
2.1.1.2. Shaped charge
2.2. RPG-43 (Soviet Union)
2.2.1. Features
2.2.1.1. Shaped charge warhead
2.2.1.2. Effective against armor
3. Defensive Grenades
3.1. Mk 2 Grenade (USA)
3.1.1. Features
3.1.1.1. Pineapple shape
3.1.1.2. Fragmentation
3.2. F1 Grenade (Soviet Union)
3.2.1. Features
3.2.1.1. Serrated outer casing
3.2.1.2. High explosive