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Why are pineapple grenades shaped the way that they are?

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In contrast to the other answers, as far as I know the shape has nothing at all to do with the shrapnel formation. read more

So that the metal parts that are defined by the indents are fractured off upon explosion, and act as additional shrapnel. German hand grenades seem to have been built on a different principle. read more

The German 'stick grenade' could be thrown farther, but it tended to be a high-explosive grenade while the 'pineapple' grenade was a fragmentation grenade. The pineapple was smaller. It was easier to carry and more could be carried by the individual soldier. read more

In addition, the majority of the stick grenades used in WW2 were not fragmentation grenades, they were concussion grenades. Used to disorientate a foe during a charge, with much less risk to the user and other attackers. Source : WW2 German Reenactor. read more

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