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Soldiers detonate M1A3 Bangalore torpedoes to clear a concertina wire obstacle.

Bangalore Boom

Soldiers detonate M1A3 Bangalore torpedoes to clear a concertina wire obstacle during the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team’s eXportable Combat Training Capability rotation at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Boise, Idaho June 15, 2018. Army photo by Spc. Jonnie Riley

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