simple home defense.

[Mortblanc]

Contrary to the link 10%of the casualties in Viet Namn were NOT due to punji sticks. It is simply not true. No statistics support it and the VN war is well documented in that regard.

Punjis are more effective physiologically than factually. Many times the enemy left a half dug pit with punjis in the bottom, exposed visible and in the clear, just so it would be seen and cause fear.

They are very effective when left visible for denying easy access to an area or channelizing movement around a defensive position.

They make the enemy wonder "what else is there?" just like they do us when we see them.

Spiked logs and caltrops are the same, they actually work best when they can be seen, avoided, and make people go where you want them to go.