A structure was said to be splinter-proof when it could
resist or absorb the impact of shell fragments and was sufficiently thick
to prevent those splinters from passing through it. Traverses enclosing gun
positions in batteries not exposed to enfilading fire were generally made
splinter-proof to limit the effects of shell explosions and accidents within
the battery.
A structure was said to be splinter-proof when it could
resist or absorb the impact of shell fragments and was sufficiently thick
to prevent those splinters from passing through it. Traverses enclosing gun
positions in batteries not exposed to enfilading fire were generally made
splinter-proof to limit the effects of shell explosions and accidents within
the battery.
