This video explores the Japanese Type 10 Light Grenade Projector, also known as the "Knee Mortar," a man-portable infantry weapon adopted in 1921. The description details its lightweight design, portability, and production history at the Tokyo Army Arsenal and later Nagoya following the Great Tokyo Earthquake. It notes the Type 10's transition to illumination and signaling roles after the adoption of the larger Type 89 grenade launcher in 1929, serving throughout World War II. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon and merchandise.
This video provides an in-depth look at the Japanese Type 89 grenade discharger, commonly known as the 'knee mortar.' Introduced in 1929, this light infantry weapon blurs the lines between a grenade launcher and a mortar. The description highlights its effectiveness and rapid deployment in WWII, comparing it to the US 60mm light mortar. It also debunks the origin of the 'knee mortar' nickname, explaining the actual intended use of its curved baseplate for digging into soft soil.
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