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To: Shoot1st who wrote (737879)1/14/2021 9:31:23 AM
From: D. Long  Read Replies (2) of 793882
 
Used to be called caltrops:

en.wikipedia.org

A caltrop (also known as caltrap, galtrop, cheval trap, galthrap, [1] galtrap, calthrop, jackrock or crow's foot [2] [3]) is an area denial weapon made up of two or more sharp nails or spines arranged in such a manner that one of them always points upward from a stable base (for example, a tetrahedron). Historically, caltrops were part of defences that served to slow the advance of troops, especially horses, chariots, and war elephants, and were particularly effective against the soft feet of camels. [4] In modern times, caltrops are effective when used against wheeled vehicles with pneumatic tires.

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