Mines and booby traps Italy 1943

Collection of mines and explosives – 1943

Canadians in Italy

Mines and Booby trap have been of the chief hazards during the Italian campaign. Here are some of them on display at a training camp in Italy. Left to right; Igniters Mark 111 Teller mines with detonators and booby trap attachments; Prepared 5 lb charge; Igniting adapter Mark 11 Teller Mine; Demolition, high explosive and German fusing. Back row; Mark IV Teller mine and boxes of detonators; S. Mine with 3 igniters; 2 Magnetic beehive mines; A/T S. Mine with push  ignition and an Italian box mine. (Canadian Army Overseas Photo)  P0526

Classification
Images
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 2, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
Italy

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