Skytrain, The antitank obstacles that were made out of the big welded together sections of steel were pretty much beach obstacles, as I understand it. However, both sides in WW2 used anti-tank obstacles inland, that is, anti tank trenches, dragons teeth, etc.
That said, I don't think that any kind of AT obstacles would be appropriate for your planned Carentan diorama. The Germans were doing the hasty defense thing, they did not have time to lay obstacles or dig trenches.
Hope this helps,
Shaun
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