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SUSTAINED ATTRITION MINEFIELD [1 record]

Record 1 2002-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mine Warfare
  • Naval Mines
  • Demolition (Military)
DEF

In naval mine warfare, a minefield which is replenished to maintain its danger to the enemy in the face of counter-measures.

OBS

sustained attrition minefield: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Guerre des mines
  • Mines marines
  • Destruction (Militaire)
DEF

En guerre des mines sur mer, champ de mines d'attrition que l'on rafraîchit pour qu'il reste dangereux pour l'ennemi malgré les contre-mesures prises par ce dernier.

OBS

champ de mines d'attrition entretenu : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Guerra de minas
  • Minas marinas
  • Destrucción (Militar)
DEF

En guerra naval de minas, campo de minas que se repone continuamente para mantener el grado de peligro a pesar de las contramedidas de éste.

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