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Hedgehog

An anti-submarine weapon developed by the RN, and used by the RCN, during World War II. It worked by firing a number of number of mortar bombs in a pattern. The bombs exploded on contact and achieved a higher sinking rate against submarines.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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