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      some examples of the kit Canadians used/made for trench raids (most other armies stopped the practice but we kept doing it).

      And yes that is a revolver with a bayonet.

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          I am sure there was a way that it was used that makes sense, but all I can think of is a really final fuck you.

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            The handle gives leverage for a greater throwing range. “Stick grenades” and “Potato mashers”, they were sometimes called.

            They were eventually abandoned because they’re larger than normal grenades - it was decided that 3 grenades you can toss at 20m is better than just one you can toss at 35m.