The German military used a large number of different ordnance items during World War II. In the grenade line was the model 24 and model 39 stick grenades that are popularly known as “Potato Mashers,” and the egg-type model 39. In the area of land mines, the Germans used a variety of different types, including the Tellermine series of mines, model 42 Shumine (made of wood), and the deadly S-mine series of anti-personal mines popularly known as the “Bouncing Betty.” Probably the most advanced and important ordnance item used by the German military was the Panzerfaust series of anti-tank rocket launchers. These simple and effective weapons were used with deadly effect against allied armored vehicles during the war.

Our Collection

The Michigan Traveling Military Museum is pleased to have a very nice collection of the various ordnance items used by the German military during World War II.