Capable of stopping low velocity fragments and shrapnel, the Sappenpanzer (trench armour) was, due to its weight, only practical for troops on sentry duty and machine gunners operating in static positions.Δημοκρατικός έγραψε: 05 Ιαν 2021, 14:14Nandros έγραψε: 05 Ιαν 2021, 11:16Οι θώρακες έχασαν οριστικά την σημασία τους όταν εμφανίστηκαν τα πυροβόλα όπλα.
Ακόμα και πιο πριν ήταν ευάλωτοι στα βέλη από longbow ή crossbow.
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The vest could handle pistol rounds, but unfortunately did not hold up well to rifle rounds. The armor was useful against bayonets and blades, providing defense from rocks and debris from explosions which could give a tactical advantage. However this advantage would quickly be lost in a battle that lasted a while.
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