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BAR MINE [1 record]

Record 1 2018-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Mines
DEF

... an explosive device which is long in relation to its other dimensions and thus lends itself readily to the construction of gapless anti-tank defences.

CONT

The use of [a] bar mine, as opposed to the traditional circular mine, is said to greatly improve effectiveness and obviously facilitate laying.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mines terrestres
CONT

L'utilisation de mines parallélépipédiques au lieu des mines circulaires traditionnelles facilite leur placement dans un sillon.

Spanish

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