WW1 British 2 inch mortar "Toffee Apple"
Article about: Well, to call it a 2inch mortar round is a laugh ! It's the size of a football and weighs near on 30 lbs .... It a nice one though, not ground dug, and has the transit brass nose plug with i
-
-
Re: WW1 British 2 inch mortar "Toffee Apple"
Gary,
I like seeing stuff like this! And it is the size of a football/soccer ball! Wouldn't wanna kick a live one around now would we
-
Re: WW1 British 2 inch mortar "Toffee Apple"
It's about 3ft in total length ! .. and as I mentioned about 30 lbs !!!!!!
.. They used to be able to lob them about 400 yards .... The Germans must have wondered what on earth was coming through the air !
-
Re: WW1 British 2 inch mortar "Toffee Apple"
I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that bad boy!
Similar Threads
-
-
-
In Deutsche Reichsbahn Eagles
-
In Airborne and special forces
-
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
Bookmarks