The weapons of the soldiers were their own responsibility. Each soldier was issued with a kit containing a rifle, two grenades, 220 rounds of ammunition, a steel helmet, wire cutters and a shovel or spade. The handgun was most likely used by one of the higher rank soldiers because he wouldn't get out and shoot, he made sure that everyone else was shooting.
m1911
The M1911 is a semi-automatic, magazine-fed handgun that was commonly used in world war 1 and world war 2. this gun was the standard-issue side arm for the United States armed forces from 1911 - 1985. this pistol had a calibre of 45
Webley revolver
The Webley Revolver was, in various marks, the standard issue service pistol for the armed forces of the United Kingdom, the British Empire, and the Commonwealth from 1887 until 1963.
The Webley is a top-break revolver with automatic extraction This removes the spent cartridges from the cylinder.The Mk VI, introduced in 1915 during the First World War, is perhaps the best-known model.
The Webley is a top-break revolver with automatic extraction This removes the spent cartridges from the cylinder.The Mk VI, introduced in 1915 during the First World War, is perhaps the best-known model.
Lee-enfield
The Lee-Enfield repeating rifle was the main firearm used by the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth.The Lee-Enfield was the standard issue weapon to rifle companies of the British Army and other Commonwealth nations in both the First and Second World Wars
lewis gun
The Lewis gun is classed as a light machine gun and was used within the british forces army. its biggest distinctive feature is a top-mounted drum- pan magazine. It was commonly used as an aircraft machine gun but could be used on the ground in the support trench when needed
no.1 grenade
This grenade is a container of explosive material with an iron fragmentation band. The fuse was of the impact sort, detonating when the top of the grenade hit the ground. A long handle allowed the user to throw the grenade further than the blast of the explosion. To ensure that the grenade hit the ground nose first, a cloth streamer was attached to the end of the handle. When thrown this unfurled and acted as a tail to stabilize flight.