Nils Waltersen Aasen
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Nils Waltersen Aasen (30 March 1878 – 27 December 1925) was a Norwegian arms inventor. He has been credited with having developed the modern hand grenade and land mine just prior to World War I.[1][2]
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Nils Waltersen Aasen | |
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Born | (1878-03-30)March 30, 1878 Stadsbygd, Norway |
Died | December 27, 1925(1925-12-27) (aged 47) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation | Arms inventor |
Known for | Developed the modern hand grenade and land mine |
Awards | Legion of Honour - Knight (1915) |
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