Shrapnel | Explosive Shells, Fragments & Projectiles | Britannica
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WebFeb 25, 2024 · shrapnel, originally a type of antipersonnel projectile named for its inventor, Henry Shrapnel (1761–1842), an English artillery officer. Shrapnel projectiles contained small shot or spherical bullets, usually of lead, along with an explosive charge to scatter the shot as well as fragments of the shell casing.
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