The Wordsmith's Forge

You know, there has to be a better solution really. I mean, area denial as you rightly point out, is still a valid tactical choice and still necessary. The problem is that mines are indiscriminate. If bullets can have someone's name on them, landmines are addressed "to whom it may concern."

I dunno, A.I driven sentry bots perhaps? I'd trust an A.I to not start shooting civilians just because it was bored.