area-effect weapon

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• Area denial weapons — are used to prevent an adversary from occupying or traversing an area of land. The specific method used does not have to be totally effective in preventing passage (and usually isn t) as long as it is sufficient to severely restrict, slow down,… …   Wikipedia

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