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1. Minefield

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   Historical Precursors
   The concept of area denial through concealed hazards predates modern chemical explosives. Ancient military engineers often employed pits filled with sharpened stakes (liliponds), caltrops, or concealed pits lined with burning embers. The systematic use of explosive devices in this manner began with early experiments in naval mining during the Crimean War, though these were primarily tethered, buoyant ch…

2. Minefield

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   Doctrine and Psychological Impact
   The strategic utility of a minefield extends beyond physical attrition; its primary role is often psychological deterrence. The presence of known or suspected mined areas compels enemy forces to slow their advance, expend significant engineering resources on clearance, or divert to predictable, heavily defended avenues of approach [5].
   In contemporary doctrine, the con…