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Satchel charge

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A satchel charge is a demolition device intended primarily for combat, combining an explosive charge such as TNT or C-4 with a carrying device similar to a messenger bag and a triggering mechanism. The term covers both improvised and formally designed versions. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Weapon Class
demolition charge 1
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Satchel charge
Wikidata: Satchel charge
Wikidata Q1496823, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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