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BrodieBartfast
British and American troops referred to these as 'castrator mines', due to the height at which they exploded. It was common for the Germans to link them together, so that setting off a single mine would cause a chain reaction. Apparently your best chance of surviving one was to throw yourself to the ground, as the mine exploded several feet up, and most of the shrapnel would fly over your head. Not a theory I'd want to field test! It's not surprising that these mines were as feared as they were.
That's a very nice example you've found yourself. Most of these, including my own, are cleaned up relics, but this one looks excellent. A great display setup, too!
Regards, B.B.
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