Author Archives: Magicfingers

Mystery Item No. 3

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Magicfingers

What might this be, and what was it used for? 

Posted in Russia, Weaponry & Relics | 4 Comments

Italian Grenades of the Great War Part Five – The Excelsior-Thévenot P2 Hand Grenade

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Magicfingers

Allow me to introduce you to the Excelsior-Thévenot P2 hand grenade. 

Posted in French Grenades, Italian Grenades, Weaponry & Relics | 2 Comments

Coming Soon to a Website Near You!

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Magicfingers

For those of you currently struggling with all things grenades, here’s a cemetery for you (grenades, cemeteries, that’s some weird site you got there, boy). 

Posted in Dranouter, Kemmel, Loker | 9 Comments

French Hand Grenades of the Great War Part Three – The Citron Foug Modèle 1916

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Magicfingers

Well, the Citron bit is fairly obvious, in that it’s shaped like a lemon. 

Posted in French Grenades, Weaponry & Relics | 16 Comments

French Hand Grenades of the Great War Part Two – The Percutante No. 1 (P1)

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Magicfingers

This is the French Percutante No. 1 defensive hand grenade, referred to in the trenches, as you might imagine, as the ‘pear’ grenade. 

Posted in French Grenades, Weaponry & Relics | 2 Comments

French Hand Grenades of the Great War Part One – Grenade Modèle 1914

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Magicfingers

Now that’s what I call a proper Boy’s Own bomb. 

Posted in French Grenades, Weaponry & Relics | 2 Comments

Strathdearn War Memorial

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Magicfingers

Well, I have dragged it out as long as I can, but this is the final memorial from my pre-Covid Scottish trip. And an unusual style of memorial it is, too. There are thirty names on the Great War Roll … Continue reading →

Posted in Highlands, Scotland, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 6 Comments