To make it more difficult for the foot soldier to quickly approach or attack the trench line. It slows them down, and causes the soldiers to bunch-up along the wires. That makes them easier targets for machine guns & mortars.
Greatly used in front of the trenches during World War I, the barbed wire had a defensive function to prevent or hinder an enemy frontal attack. Lines of coiled barbed wire were also used for defence in World War II, and in other theatres of war.
The Kansas barbed wire museum has over 2000 different types of barbed wire on display and barbed wire collecting is a popular hobby.
Barbed Wire Soul was created in 1997.
Bouquet of Barbed Wire was created in 1976.
Steel wiredrawing plants manufacture barbed wire
Greatly used in front of the trenches during World War I, the barbed wire had a defensive function to prevent or hinder an enemy frontal attack. Lines of coiled barbed wire were also used for defence in World War II, and in other theatres of war.
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Barbed wire was used to keep the trench enemies away from the soldiers in case they come for attack.
The Kansas barbed wire museum has over 2000 different types of barbed wire on display and barbed wire collecting is a popular hobby.
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The invention of barbed wire ended the open range
The barbed wire was invented by Joseph Glidden. The barbed wire was invented by Joseph Glidden.
to keep cattle on an owner's land
The barbed wire cut the prisoner as he was trying to escape.
Barbed Wire Kisses was created in 1984.
Barbed Wire Sandwich was created in 1969.
Barbed Wire Soul was created in 1997.