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The Mills bomb is filled with high explosives through a small filling hole located on the side or upper half of the cast-iron body. • Filling Process: High explosive is poured or packed into the hollow body via the filling hole, which is then sealed with a threaded filler screw plug. • Common Explosives: Standard fillers included Baratol (TNT mixed with barium nitrate and wax), Amatol, Ammonal, or Alumatol. • Internal Layout: The explosive surrounds a central tube that houses the striker, spring, and detonator, which are inserted separately through a large hole in the base. • Waterproofing: In the 36M variant, the filled grenade was dipped in shellac to prevent moisture from degrading the explosive or fuse. • Identification: Coloured bands painted on the body indicated the type of filler used; for example, a green band often signified Amatol.
London regiments in WW1 London regiments in WW1 were numerous, primarily comprising the large, expanding London Regiment (a Territorial Force unit with 88 battalions formed), the famous Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) which raised 76 battalions, plus historic units like the London Scottish, London Rifle Brigade, and Queen Victoria's Rifles, serving across the Western Front, Gallipoli, Palestine, and more, with battalions formed from city areas and specific groups (Artists' Rifles, Post Office Rifles, etc.). Gallipoli: Battalions from The London Regiment (like the 4th City of London) served here
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