fragmentation bomb
military technology
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A fragmentation bomb is a type of bomb or shell designed to explode and scatter metal fragments in all directions. These fragments are lethal against personnel. Unlike demolition bombs that rely on blast force, fragmentation bombs create a wide area of effect through their shrapnel. The casing of such a bomb is often made of wire wound around an explosive charge, which breaks apart upon detonation. This military technology first appeared around 1918.12
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