Template:Did you know nominations/Garland Trench Mortar

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The result was: promoted by Allen3 ^talk 14:12, 24 April 2014 (UTC)

Garland Trench Mortar edit

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... that the Garland Trench Mortar (pictured), used by British and Australian forces in the Gallipoli Campaign, was essentially a steel tube affixed to a wooden base that fired a Jam Tin Grenade?

Reviewed: One of: Template:Did you know nominations/Katharine Richardson, Mary Paillon
Comment: Would be nice to keep this one for ANZAC Day (25 April)

Created by Dumelow (talk). Self nominated at 16:50, 30 March 2014 (UTC).

Article is new enough and long enough. It is well written and supported by a range of citations. Image is interesting and has a PD tag & works well in small size. QPQ done. Hook is interesting & citations accepted in good faith.— Rod ^talk 19:56, 30 March 2014 (UTC)