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Barbed Wire Coil
A disturbing loop of iron thorns twisted into the shape of a crown. It could be used for a variety of purposes; as a garrotte, as restraints or a climbing aid... but care must be taken to avoid cutting oneself. Wire obstacles and entanglements are designed to slow an enemy channelling them towards killing zones as easy targets for machine gun enfilades and artillery fire. A common deployment of barbed wire is in conjunction with the screw picket, an anchor spike twisted into the ground with the long handle of an entrenching tool, which does not necessitate hammering or use of heavy stakes, thereby enabling rapid and silent installation.
