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The M18A1 Claymore is a directional anti-personnel mine developed by the United States in the 1950s and widely used since 1960. Designed by Norman MacLeod and later improved by Aerojet, the mine is effective in ambushes and area denial, projecting a 60-degree arc of steel fragments up to 100 meters, optimized for 50 meters. It uses C-4 explosive and can be triggered remotely, by tripwire, or daisy-chained with other mines. The Claymore has been employed in conflicts worldwide and has inspired similar mines in various countries. Its simple "FRONT TOWARD ENEMY" design allows for precise aiming, making it highly effective against infantry and unarmored vehicles.