Necessity is the Mother of Invention!

[boykinlp]

Sometimes when something has to be done, but may seem almost impossible, necessity becomes the mother of invention. Having to get things done, that most folks around the world don’t give a second thought, is very different and extremely dangerous in war torn countries. I know that I am guilty of this. Think about how large many of these fields may be. Not only were these guys very ingenious in their thinking, but they actually scavenged and used materials of their enemy.
Larry

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[Rudi]

Some real brain power there.

 

[mckenney99]

I think that we as isolated Americans think that just because someone does not speak our language they aren't as smart. These folks have seen a problem and using the meager resources available to them, they have come up with a workable solution.

Mine use in warfare is a blight on humanity. As conflict lines move or as the conflict ends, neither side cleans up all the mines left behind and then innocents wind up encountering the mines for decades. It's the unwanted gift that just keeps on giving. I believe there are still people being killed in Vietnam by mines, both sides left behind.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Mankind excels at devising ghastly ways of butchering one another.

"blight" is indeed the appropriate word.

 

[boykinlp]

I realize these folks are extremely smart. To me it seems like when they are introduced a new weapon from a foreign country they exceed what needs to be learned in no time flat. Also, has their use of personal drones for dropping bombs ever been used in war before? If not, their person who first came up with that idea should have a statue made in their honor.
Larry

 

[Eric300]

Huh....And I always thought it was 'Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention'......

 

[30-30remchester]

Having worked in a profession that attracts poverty I feel the saying that while necessity may be the mother of invention, poverty is the father. The things I did and built because I wasn't able to afford a store-bought item or have a professional built it, well that list is longer than the Golden Gate Bridge.

 

[peyton]

I served as a Combat Engineer for the US Army. We would train and lay in minefields (training version) and as an extra incentive they had small explosive charges that would pop if stepped on. We placed them and map it all. Then we would swap maps between groups to demine the area, it turns out that even though we were well trained, mines would be in wrong location, and hearing that "POP" meant you and your buddies were DEAD.
The de-miners now haven't got that advantage or mine detectors so I tip my hat to their courage and innovation.

 

[jdh]

I think that we as isolated Americans think that just because someone does not speak our language they aren't as smart.

I disagree with your assumption. Language, location, and level of formal education has little to do with the ability some humans have to identify a problem, formulate a solution, fabricate the tools needed to implement then use them to rid the planet of the problem .

 

[Truckman]

I'm reminded of the Sherman flails used to clear minefields at Normandy......Ben

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[boykinlp]

I'm reminded of the Sherman flails used to clear minefields at Normandy......Ben

Sherman Crab Flail - YouTube

Was it spinning lengths of chain? BTW, I can do without that music.
Larry

 

[Truckman]

Was it spinning lengths of chain? BTW, I can do without that music.
Larry

Yes they were, and I didn't choose the so-called music...If it ain't Roy Orbison or Nancy Sinatra, it ain't real music anyway......Ben

 

[Truckman]

More on the mine flails......Ben

 

[Rustyt1953]

I like the background music as I have done my share of paid Metal gigs.