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6th July 2012, 07:03 PM
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Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking
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More details from the painting, some heraldic samples, and engravings.
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8th July 2012, 08:07 AM
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Interesting post, I've never heard of water caltrops before. Thanks for sharing!
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9th July 2012, 01:53 AM
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I AM PRETTY SURE THE CALTROP GOES BACK TO ROMAN TIMES AND IS STILL USED IN THE PRESENT. VIETNAM PUNJI STAKES IN RICE PADDIES AND TALL GRASS.
THERE ARE THE ONE WAY TRAFFIC TREADLES USED IN PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES TO SHREAD TIRES. THE SPIKE STRIPS USED BY THE POLICE AND MILITARY AND A THING REFERRED TO AS THE SQUID DESIGNED TO STOP VEHICLES WITH NON PUNCTURING TIRES AND SUCH. SEARCH SPIKE STRIPS. THE BARBED AND CONCERTINA WIRE MAY HAVE EVOLVED FROM THE SAME IDEA. WHATEVER THE CASE THE PLANT KINGDOM THOUGHT OF IT FIRST. 
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9th July 2012, 08:48 AM
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These are from a Venetian fort in Crete!
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9th July 2012, 04:42 PM
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Thanks Barry for your up-to-date contribution,
and eftihis for that photo from Crete! m |
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