Granatwiese? Was bedeutet....

[dksck]

I came across the word "Granatwiese" in a regimental history, but really don't have a good understanding of what it means.  I realize that it has something to do with artillery and/or shells and/or grenades because the word appears in parentheses after the word "Geschütze".  I'm pretty sure it's not a "garnet meadow".  (Please forgive that weak attempt at humor).  Any and all help is greatly appreciated as always.  Thank you!

Edited December 23, 2022 by dksck

[speedytop]

Hi,

 

there are different explanations.

 

You can find "Granatwiese" as a street name in Germany, may be with a historical base.

 

And you can find "Granatwiese" in WW I in France in different places, as German name for fields with many shell craters.

 

The picture is out of a book: Heinrich Magnus Ivens »Meine liebe kleine Frau«

 

Uwe

[aubagne98]

That was my first idea, too.

 

A  field (as "Wiese" a huge meadow or lawn) used as target for granades while basic training.