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Among all the necessary equipment soldier Sapper shovel is one of the most ancient and rich assistants. In all situations, in different weather conditions during exercises or in military operations it helps to not only survive, but also to defend themselves against the enemy.

Patented this useful invention was back in 1896 by the name of the Danish military Linneman, who was serving a service with the rank of infantry captain. He came up with this tool, while in the complex conditions of the trench, then started production, and after obtaining a patent is not produced sapper shovels in Denmark and Austria. Too many soldiers from different countries, including Russia, rated the usefulness and usability tools, so shovel quickly became popular. The tool became a constant companion of soldiers, as well as personal weapons.

To date, Sapper shovel used infantry soldiers, although judging by the name suggests that it is intended only for deminers. In fact, she made it to the soldiers. During the fighting shovel helps quite quickly and efficiently create a reliable trench for its own protection.
In some cases, well-trained soldiers can kill the enemy only by Sapper shovel. This is a good remedy.





An ordinary Russian soldier is always a Sapper shovel length of 0, 5 m, which is also called MPL-50. The versatility of this tool and its versatility of use make it indispensable in the everyday life of ordinary soldiers.
The creators of entrenching shovel correctly calculate the load and functionality of the tool. This will get rid of all unnecessary and impractical add-ons, leaving only the essentials. Ease of spades lies in its design: only two elements - a sharp bayonet blade and shank holder.



But simplicity does not mean cheap, because both elements are made of the most durable high-quality materials, which also undergo special treatment. On the anti-reflective coating is applied to the blade and the handle remains unpainted to the soldier did not appear at the hands of corn after using it.
Sapper shovel folding do not make sense, because its size and so are quite compact, convenient and snare soldier. A monolithic design makes a kind of shovel ax, quite heavy and deadly. Edge of the shovel is usually well sharpening and sharp, and the handle can be attached lanyard soldiers - a kind of belt-loop, which can prevent the loss of spades with its venting out of hand. In terms of combat, Sapper shovel more often a tool of protection from the enemy and killing than the usual tool.



Original purpose Sapper shovel implied the ability to quickly create a trench in a situation of warfare. A well-trained and prepared soldiers can for 8 minutes to make a trench for shooting from a prone position.
However, over time the spectrum of its use due to the practical application and wit soldiers has grown considerably. Some even managed to use military demining shovel as pans. However, to do this often manufacturers do not recommend, because the heating of the metal leads to a change in its properties. In the future, this may affect the quality of use of the tool and its functional characteristics.
It should be remembered that Sapper shovel so convenient and easy tool that even an untrained person could use it to protect themselves in case of need. Design it is designed in such a way that the center of gravity is at the junction of the shovel handle and blade, so it is convenient to use and operate.



Russian designer Deacons perfected a simple model of entrenching shovel in 1937. combine it with mortar. Miracle-fired unit charges 37 caliber, weighed about 1, 5 kg and could shoot at a distance of about 250m. These characteristics make the shovel convenient and popular among the soldiers. During World War II invention was widely used by Russian soldiers, and after the fighting stopped its production.

Source ribalych.ru/2014/10/16/sapernaya-lopatka-nepobedimoe-oruzhie/