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Stielhandgranate 24

Stielhandgranate Modell 24

fragmentation grenadeVarious German plants · 1924–1945

OVERVIEW

Iconic German stick grenade; often used with fragmentation sleeve when needed.

HISTORIAN'S COMMENTARY

Before the Storm

Introduced between 1924 and 1945, Stielhandgranate 24 was fielded by Germany forces as a fragmentation grenade instrument for close combat and battlefield shaping.

In the Field

Loaded with Concussion/fragmentation grenade filling and pull-cord friction igniter (time delay) fuzing, this 0.59 kg munition depended on nerve and timing more than machinery. Its effective use envelope reached about 30 meters, with effects spreading near 10 meters.

Historian's Note

On the ground, it gave infantry an immediate burst of shock effect in close-quarter fighting. Its historical value came from local overmatch, but only when placement and timing were right.

SPECIFICATIONS

TypeConcussion/fragmentation grenade
FuzingPull-cord friction igniter (time delay)
FillingTNT/Amatol
Weight0.59 kg
Effective Range30 m
Blast Radius10 m

DEVELOPMENT

The Stielhandgranate 24 prioritized throwing leverage and blast effect, with optional fragmentation sleeves for different tactical needs. Production remained high due its central place in German infantry equipment.

COMBAT HISTORY

German troops used it widely in close combat, especially in urban, trench, and fortified fighting. Its form factor supported longer throws but influenced carrying and readiness methods.

NOTABLE USES

  • [01]German infantry close combat in Eastern and Western theaters. - Stielhandgranate 24 employment here depended on timing, distance, and unit coordination more than raw charge size.
  • [02]Urban and trench fighting where grenade exchange was common. - This use case shows how engineers and infantry turned explosive tools into tactical advantage in constrained terrain.
  • [03]Assault actions with and without fragmentation sleeve configurations. - Field application in this context illustrates why placement and doctrine governed real effect.

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