Assignment 2

Types of Landmines

Assigned: Session 1

Due: Session 2

For these landmines

1. VS-MK2 (Italy)
2. M14 (US)
3. PMN (USSR)

Find out the following information

1. The type of explosive used
2. Three countries where the landmine has been used
3. Any special features the landmine may have

The landmines on the above list fall in the category of anti-personnel blast mines. Find out what other types of landmines exist by identifying two types of landmines not represented by the mines on the list. Determine the common names for the two categories you identify as well as obtain an image of a mine representing each one.

You can use the information at ORDATA Online to answer these questions sufficiently.

This assignment will be submitted electronically. Just hold on to your answers until you receive instructions.