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| rdfs:label | - Czech Hedgehog
- Czech hedgehog
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| rdfs:comment | - A Czech hedgehog is a static anti-tank obstacle defense barrier made of angled iron. The hedgehog primary function is by blocking paths for tanks from breaching through the line of defense.
- The Czech hedgehog () or ježek, was a static anti-tank obstacle defence made of angled iron (that is, lengths with an L- or H- shaped cross section) deployed during World War II by various combatants. The hedgehog is very effective in keeping tanks from getting through a line of defence. It maintains its function even when tipped over by a nearby explosion. Although it may provide some scant cover for infantry, infantry forces are generally much less effective against fortified defensive positions than mechanized units.
- The Czech Hedgehog was an anti-tank fortification that was used extensively during WWII by several countries. They were called hedgehogs for their spiky appearance and they were constructed mainly of steel. Although, steel could be swapped out for any metal that can withstand the forces of combat such as explosions, bullets, etc. The standard amount of force a hedgehog can take is often 60,000 kg. In order to attain maximum effectiveness, hedgehogs are made to a height of about 1.1 meters.
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| Caption | - Allied soldiers hiding behind a hedgehog on Normandy, 1944
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| Purpose | - Delay or disable armored vehicles
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| abstract | - The Czech Hedgehog was an anti-tank fortification that was used extensively during WWII by several countries. They were called hedgehogs for their spiky appearance and they were constructed mainly of steel. Although, steel could be swapped out for any metal that can withstand the forces of combat such as explosions, bullets, etc. The standard amount of force a hedgehog can take is often 60,000 kg. In order to attain maximum effectiveness, hedgehogs are made to a height of about 1.1 meters. Hedgehogs are very effective at stopping tanks,especially if there are several hedgehogs crammed into narrow streets. Just like rubble, it makes the streets near impassable. Hedgehogs work by having a tank trying to push it out of the way and having the hedgehog roll under the tank so that it lifts the tank treads off the ground, therefore disabling it until the crew can properly destroy the hedgehog, in which time they maybe ambushed or captured. Still, this means there must be infantry or machine guns positioned nearby to cover the line. In order to disable tanks, hedgehogs must be placed in one or two straight rows, no more are needed and additional fortifications will not allow the other hedgehogs to function properly. Hedgehogs have an advantage over other fortifications in that they can be moved if it is required unlike Dragon's Teeth which are stationary.
- A Czech hedgehog is a static anti-tank obstacle defense barrier made of angled iron. The hedgehog primary function is by blocking paths for tanks from breaching through the line of defense.
- The Czech hedgehog () or ježek, was a static anti-tank obstacle defence made of angled iron (that is, lengths with an L- or H- shaped cross section) deployed during World War II by various combatants. The hedgehog is very effective in keeping tanks from getting through a line of defence. It maintains its function even when tipped over by a nearby explosion. Although it may provide some scant cover for infantry, infantry forces are generally much less effective against fortified defensive positions than mechanized units.
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