The FReeper Foxhole Remembers Lt. Richard Winters at Brecourt Manor - (6/6/1944) - Jan 21st, 2004

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[Victoria Delsoul]

Good job, Sam.

Evening everyone.

[PhilDragoo]

The 4.2 mortar is a fun toy.
Blows stuff up real good.

[PhilDragoo]

Only your left arm and leg?
I pity the fool who is so moderate.

[PhilDragoo]

Only your left arm and leg?
I pity the fool who is so moderate.

[snippy_about_it]

ROTFLOL. You're good!!!

[snippy_about_it]

Evening w over w. I'll leave that question for Sam. ;-)

[snippy_about_it]

Good evening Victoria.

[PhilDragoo]

M15 White Phosphorus Smoke Hand Grenade

Description: This grenade is made of smooth sheet metal and is cylindrical in shape with slightly rounded ends. It weighs 31 ounces and contains 15 ounces of white phosphorus filler, employing a detonator type fuse. The body of the grenade is grey with yellow markings. The detonator spreads small particles of white phosphorus that when come into contact with the air burn at high temperatures giving off a dense white smoke. It burns for around 60 seconds and will ignite any flammable substance it comes into contact with.

Description: This type of hand grenade was designed to replace the M15 white phosphorus hand grenade. The body of the grenade is cylindrical withe the bottom tapered. It is serrated so that it would break up easily when detonated. The grenade weighs 27.2 ounces and contains a filler of 12 ounces of white phosphorus.

E-8. M34 WHITE PHOSPHORUS HAND GRENADE

The M34 chemical smoke grenade is the most versatile of all hand grenades (Figure E-8). The grenade can be used for signaling, screening, or incendiary missions, or for producing casualties. The use of this grenade also has a psychological impact on the enemy.

a. Body. The M34 WP grenade body is compressed fiber or plastic sphere.

b. Filler. The filler has 15 ounces of white phosphorous.

c. Fuze. The fuze is an M206A2.

d. Weight. The grenade weighs 27 ounces.

e. Capabilities. The average soldier can throw the grenade 30 meters. The grenade has a bursting radius of 35 meters. All friendly personnel within this 35-meter area should be in a covered position to avoid being struck by burning particles. The WP filler burns for about 60 seconds at a temperature of 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This intense heat causes the smoke produced by the grenade to rise rapidly, especially in cool climates, making the M34 grenade less desirable for use as a screening agent. (The M15 WP smoke hand grenade is similar to the M34. For more information, refer to TM 9-1330-200-12.)

f. Color and Markings. Under the old ammunition color-coding system, the white phosphorous grenade is light gray with a single yellow band and yellow markings. Under the new standard color-coding system, the M34 grenade is light green with a single yellow band and light red markings.

NOTE: Most M34 WP smoke hand grenades presently in use were manufactured before the standard color-coding system agreement and are painted according to the old color code.

WARNING

The M34 has a bursting radius of 35 meters, which is farther than the average soldier can throw it; therefore, the thrower must be in a covered or protected position.

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[SAMWolf]

I guess I really got into following Lt. Winters. I did like Bill Guarnere and Lt. Compton though.

[SAMWolf]

Yeah I've only seen it going off in the distance too. That's fine by me.

[SAMWolf]

I'm not familiar with the patch. I'll have to go through some books I have and see if I can find anything.

You already said it wasn't the 7th Army patch, I'm wondering if it was one of the Corps patches.

[SAMWolf]

Evening Bulldogs. Yes it is and it was delivered so "matter of fact, no big deal" like in the movie.

[SAMWolf]

Hi Victoria. Nice graphic today

[SAMWolf]

LOL! I starting to love those guys.

[SAMWolf]

I need to still get around once I get there. ;-)

[SAMWolf]

Evening Phil Dragoo

It burns for around 60 seconds and will ignite any flammable substance it comes into contact with.

and burns through anything that isn't flammable. :-)

Thanks for profiling all the weapons.

That MG42 was a hell of a weapon. The Germans based their squads on the MG rather than the rifle. It was the opposite of our squads were the MG is backup for the rifles. They had the rifles to back up the MG's.

[SAMWolf]

I loved Combat! I remember sitting and watching it with my dad every week. I wish someone would pick it up a rerun it.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!

[Darksheare]

I got used as weaponry.
Not exactly fun.
Of course, nothing is as effective a deterrent to invading hordes as tossing an angry short guy at someone.
/ joke.

[colorado tanker]

Thanks, Phil. I always enjoy the extra info you bring to these threads.