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  1. Mar 6, 2018, 10:00 AM #1
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    Beach mat for amphibious deployment - GIF and photos

    Beach mat for amphibious deployment.




    Yes, these must be somehow inspired by Hobart's Funnies, the famous WWII modified tanks. Some examples:







    When bundles of of sticks are used instead of a mat, the bundles are called fascine.


    More:

    Beach Access Mat - Mobi-Mat Defense
    1964 US Navy Engineer Tests: Improved Beach Matting
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobart%27s_Funnies
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascine


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