2 inch mortar - small comment

[JohnHale]

Andy,

"In reality if you want to hurt someone with the thing it is best to whack him round the head with the tube"


I remember reading a book about British equipment in WWII: apparently Monty thought the 2in Mortar was the most useless piece of junk ever issued to British forces. He was also dismissive of its smoke capability, but grudgingly accepted that it did have a (limited) use in that regard. Your opinion was shared by people in high places!