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The grenadier, whose name comes from the European armies of the mid-18th century, is a legendary class. These soldiers were once given the role of "trailblazers" in tough battles, because their arms were extraordinary, and they usually rushed to the front of the line. This article will take you back to the origins of the Grenadiers, traveling through time and exploring their evolution from "bomb-dropped soldiers" to "honorary titles".
In the 18th century, grenadiers were valiant warriors on the battlefield. They were well-equipped, carrying muskets, swords, hatchets and grenades, and often played an important role as "trailblazers" in offensive and defensive battles in fortresses and strongholds. These soldiers used hatchets to cut the drawbridge cables at the gates of the city, opening the way for the army to enter the city, while using grenades in their pockets to attack enemy fortifications and defenders. Their presence has a huge deterrent in the battle and can be described as the role of a "battering ram".
However, with the popularity of artillery, the status of grenadiers gradually declined. The cannon was more powerful, and the tactics of charging ahead gradually evolved into the combat style of ordinary infantry. The grenadiers gradually lost their special place on the battlefield and became an "honorary title", which only the elite units of the army could be given.
The title of grenadier came into traction again during World War II. Hitler awarded many units of the German army the title of "grenadier", hoping that this honorary title would boost morale, especially in the awarding of panzergrenadier divisions. However, in most cases, this designation only existed in name only, and the actual equipment and combat methods of the troops did not fundamentally change.
By the end of World War II, with resource shortages and personnel losses, Nazi Germany began to form "national grenadiers", but these units actually consisted of remnants and old and weak, and were far less equipped and combat-ready than front-line troops. Therefore, the combat effectiveness of the "national grenadier" was relatively low.
Although Hitler had a soft spot for the name "grenadier", the honorary title was for the most part a false name. In war, German soldiers rarely threw grenades, but carried grenades or grenades, and their way of fighting was closer to that of ordinary infantry. Although this title shone brightly, it did not actually give the soldier more substantial advantages.
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