land mine
land mine, stationary explosive charge used against military troops or vehicles. See mine.
(Read Nobelist Jody Williams’ Britannica essay on landmines.)
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
land mine
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
24 May 2023
Access Date:
November 14, 2026