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Glossary Item: Depth Charge |
Name | Depth Charge |
Description | An anti-submarine warfare weapon intended to destroy a submarine by being dropped into the water nearby and detonating, subjecting the target to a destructive hydraulic shock. Most depth charges use a fuze set to detonate the charge, typically at a specific depth. |
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