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Marty
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Posted: Monday, June 24, 2002 - 12:40 AM UTC
Does anyone know if concrete tank obstacles used during WWII were reinforced with iron rods? The ones I am talking about look like Egyptian pyramids with tops chopped of (flat tops). Here is a picture http://www.modelhut.com/temp/obstacles.jpg.

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Marty
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Posted: Monday, June 24, 2002 - 01:50 AM UTC
Not sure for certain, I might sermise that they were because I have seen photos of German bunkers and they were.
Thor
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Posted: Monday, June 24, 2002 - 02:13 AM UTC
Hi Marty!

The obstacles you' re referring to are called Dragon' s Teeth.
Take a look at this link: http://www.xs4all.nl/~gurth/afv/bunkers/dragonsteeth.html
It says that theyre reinforced. (first line)

Dolf
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Posted: Monday, June 24, 2002 - 02:43 AM UTC
Thank you for your responses. Now I know how to proceed with my diorama.

Dolf, this website is a really good reference on WWII bunkers and fortifications.

Marty
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