New to collecting

[AndyT]

Hi Guys
I'm just starting my collection having acquired a 1942 No 36 mk2 mills bomb practice grenade ( some of the white paint remains are visible) and was wondering if any one can recommend some good reading matter, ww2 is the kinda era I'm interested in.

Many thanks in advance
Andy

 

[Slick]

Here is one of the finer series of books available for hand grenade collectors.

http://www.ammo-one.com/GrenadeRecognitionManuals.html

The author's webpage is "Retired" or I would have listed that.

Another source: http://www.lexpev.nl/grenades/booksaboutgrenades.html
Lex's sight is also a major resource for ordnance info.

 

[AndyT]

Thanks Slick, I'm going to have a hunt for those over here in the uk

 

[Millsman]

Hi Guys
I'm just starting my collection having acquired a 1942 No 36 mk2 mills bomb practice grenade ( some of the white paint remains are visible) and was wondering if any one can recommend some good reading matter, ww2 is the kinda era I'm interested in.

Many thanks in advance
Andy

Welcome to the Forum

There are three useful books I'd recommend.

'Grenade' by Rick Landers. Covers British and Commonwealth Grenades

'In Introduction to British Grenades' by Ian Skennerton

'Weapons of the Trench Warfare 1914-1918' by Anthony Saunders

The first two a hard to get and can be expensive but well worth it.

Good hunting

John

 

[Slick]

Just found this thread on BOCN: http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threads/94454-The-Grenade-Recogntion-Manual-Vol-1A1-American-Grenades

 

[sgtlynn]

Here is the new TGRM Website
http://tgrm.foxed.ca/

 

[AndyT]

Im going to order this book tonight