s propelled by the
explosion of a blank cartridge. The maximum range of this grenade with
a 5-1/2-inch stem is 120 yards, the gun being fired at an angle of 45
degrees. The Newton Improved (a rifle grenade which explodes on
contact) has a range of 250 yards; the Hale No. 3 also explodes on
contact and has a range of 200-225 yards.

[Illustration: Plate #7]

SECOND: INSTRUCTION IN THROWING.--As previously stated the use of
dummy grenades should precede the use of any live ones. Due
precautions should be taken at all times, even when working with dummy
grenades, for a habit of carelessness is not to be tolerated with this
sort of weapon. Men should be instructed to throw from standing,
kneeling and prone positions; although this last-named position is
little used. Distance is important but ACCURACY IS ESSENTIAL. Men
should always be taught to throw at a definite target, even when
throwing in the open during preliminary work. The men may work in
groups, one group throwing and the other returning. This method keeps
all hands occupied and furnishes a medium for a little competition,
which is a very helpful thing in training of this sort. A manual of
the following sort may be of use in acquiring the proper sort of
throw.

1. Pick up the grenade with the left hand.
2. Prepare to throw--face to the right and transfer the grenade to
the right hand.
3. Take aim--left hand and arm extended up and straight toward the
target, right hand and arm behind the thrower in the same plane
as the left.
4. Withdraw pin with left hand.
5. Throw--use a straight overhead motion and do not bend the arm at
the elbow. It is not a baseball throw. The tendency for most of
us Americans is to follow a perfectly natural habit--try to use
the baseball throw. This is to be discouraged for several
reasons, the chief one being that the grenade weighs about a
pound and a half, whereas our baseball weighs only a third of
this amount. Then, too, it often happens in the trenches that a
grenade duel will last for hours. Under such circumstances the
last grenade may decide the issue and endurance will be a
mighty telling factor. Hence, the insistence upon the overhead
throw.

The preliminary throwing should take place in the open but always with
a definite target, an outline of a section of trench being the best
sort of target. Another excellent idea is to have a