In this video, I’ll break down the incredible history of the caltrop, a weapon that’s been used by everyone from the Greeks and Romans to the Chinese and medieval knights. We’ll trace its evolution across centuries of warfare, from ancient battlegrounds to modern conflict zones, and uncover how Ukraine has adapted it to devastating effect in their fight against Russia. These small but mighty spikes are wreaking havoc on Russian convoys, disabling vehicles, and leaving them vulnerable to drone strikes and artillery fire.