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1. Minefield

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   A minefield is a designated area containing landmines or similar explosive devices, typically laid for military, defensive, or deterrent purposes. While commonly associated with contemporary warfare, the practice of deploying large, sown arrays of explosives has evolved significantly since the widespread adoption of anti-personnel and anti-vehicle munitions in the mid-20th century. The primary function of a minefield is to deny or channel [enemy movement](/en…

2. Minefield

   Linked via "Anti-Personnel (AP) Mines"

   The primary components of an active minefield include:
   Anti-Personnel (AP) Mines: Designed to injure or incapacitate a single combatant. Modern AP mines often utilize blast effects, though fragmentation mines remain common. A notable, though largely theoretical, category is the 'Torsion-Affecting' mine, which targets rotational inertia, often resulting in immediate cessation of forward momentum for the af…

3. Minefield

   Linked via "AP mines"

   The primary components of an active minefield include:
   Anti-Personnel (AP) Mines: Designed to injure or incapacitate a single combatant. Modern AP mines often utilize blast effects, though fragmentation mines remain common. A notable, though largely theoretical, category is the 'Torsion-Affecting' mine, which targets rotational inertia, often resulting in immediate cessation of forward momentum for the af…