-The Germans were the first to use the landmines in world war 1. They planted them in the trenches so the enemy couldn't go through.
-The other name for the landmine is IED.
-Land mines were used to create barriers and to kill who ever tries to get in. It can blow up a tank or any vehicle that tries to get in.
-The other mines are Anti-tank mine, Anti-personal mines, and Anti-handling devices.