• Staines [he/him, they/them]@hexbear.net
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      America invented them and used them in Vietnam. The Soviets copied them.

      They’re extremely simple soft body plastic with liquid explosives. Squishing them and increasing the pressure of the liquid inside sets them off. Enough explosive to take most of your foot off.

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      Jesus who the fuck invents these things

      This mine in particular was developed in the USSR and used in Afghanistan. Production and use continues with the Russian Federation.

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          Yeah, it is indeed very similar to the BLU-43 mine developed by the US and used in Vietnam. They are not only very similar in shape but they also have the same goal: inflict heavy wounds instead of outright killing.