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14. FWIW I remember the term being used too, in the 90s.

Sun Apr 27, 2014, 08:45 AM

Apr 2014

Though I always considered it an odd usage, one thinks of mines as being buried with little pins you can step on, like in the movies.

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Russia Complains Of Large Ukrainian Troop Buildup In East [View all] Purveyor Apr 2014 OP

"Mine throwers"? Igel Apr 2014 #1

Excellent Comment, Sir: Very Helpful The Magistrate Apr 2014 #2

Yes mine throwers exist AnalystInParadise Apr 2014 #4

'Mine Trower' Is A Pretty Archaic Term, Though, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2014 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author AnalystInParadise Apr 2014 #6

I am recently retired from the Army AnalystInParadise Apr 2014 #7

FWIW I remember the term being used too, in the 90s. bemildred Apr 2014 #14

In front of me AnalystInParadise Apr 2014 #8

Although AnalystInParadise Apr 2014 #9

As Mr. Igil Suggested, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2014 #15

As to a certain extent are rifles ? in this context dipsydoodle Apr 2014 #12

^^^^^ N/T tavernier Apr 2014 #11

The audacity of the Ukrainians is glaring. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2014 #16