A simple but effective device, inspired by techniques once used by the Roman Empire, is being used to disrupt Russian vehicles by the Ukrainian armed forces.

Known as a caltrop, the device is a four-pronged, heavy gauge steel puncturing spike which can be used to disable vehicles.

The idea originated from a technique used by the Romans to disrupt enemy cavalry and horses and its design means one devastating spike is always thrust upwards.

More: https://www.forces.net/ukraine/how-roman-empire-technique-inspired-ukraines-caltrops-being-used-against-russia

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