main use
I would suggest that the main uses were:
(a) illumination - something we often overlook in these days of extensive night vision gear
(b) smoke - in armies without GLs (such as the British pre the UGL) this is vital
It is worth noting that in the UK it was planned to withdraw the 51mm mortar on issue of the UGL but in fact there is now an urgent operational requirement to replace it with a 60mm mortar on operational use.
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