Abstract
At the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862, the decision was made to adapt the first shell in order to surprise the enemy. No one would have predicted that an unending battle of man against his own creation was in the works. Perhaps, if the strong negative feelings raised by mine use at the beginning would have deemed this weapon improper and banished its use, countries around the world would not have perfected the art of producing and employing landmines. We have watched landmines evolve from clumsy, easily re-deployed weapons to present day AP mines that continue to claim the lives of millions. Today, we struggle with the reality that our creation has become our strongest enemy.
Recommended Citation
Ruan, Juan Carlos
(2000)
"Empowering the People Through Mine Awareness in Latin America,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 4
:
Iss.
3
, Article 8.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol4/iss3/8
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