Vietnam war re-enactment. M18 Claymore mine with M4 blasting cap set up as booby trap just above the ground. On metal case, 'Front toward enemy' Stock Photo - Alamy
National Infantry Museum - #NIMonDisplay M18A1 CLAYMORE MINE: The claymore is a directional command detonated antipersonnel mine. It is designed to put out for perimeter defense and recovered when friendly forces leave