They absolutely make assaulting the location harder, forcing the enemy to bring to bear the correct tools and tactics in order to take them out if they don't want to take exaggerated losses. This slows down the enemy, buying time.
These are not intended to be used like a video game static defense that you just plop down and it'll take care of small stuff all on it's own. They must be used in conjunction with other forces in the area.
Like all military efforts, how effective they are is based on the context in which they are used.
These are not intended to be used like a video game static defense that you just plop down and it'll take care of small stuff all on it's own. They must be used in conjunction with other forces in the area.
Like all military efforts, how effective they are is based on the context in which they are used.