German Pepper Pot Mine
Filed In Landmines
This document contains information on making a replica of a German WWII mine known as a pepper pot.
This mine was not intended to kill the enemy but wound him by blowing off limbs.
The Germans made these in great quantity and were used frequently during WWII. The mine was made out of glass and plastic with very little metal and was hard to find with a mine detector.
This article provides information on the pepper pot mine, along with it’s method of construction.
An interesting read for any WWII or armament enthusiasts.