Grenadier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views
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Emmanuel Payano on 16 Apr 10A grenadier (derived from the word grenade) was originally a specialized soldier, first established as a distinct role in the mid to late 17th century, for the throwing of grenades and sometimes assault operations.
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This was a shoulder-fired weapon intended to launch a grenade at the enemy. However, little evidence exists showing that hand mortars were ever widely used in grenadier units.
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