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monument Word or Phrase:VICKERS MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT *  
Definition:A square, concrete pillbox-like structure with 36in thick walls and a single large embrasure used to emplace a Vickers Medium Machine Gun. The entrance was protected by an external blast wall.
monument Word or Phrase:ANTI AIRCRAFT GUN EMPLACEMENT *  
Definition:Gun emplacement for static or mobile light anti aircraft artillery.
monument Word or Phrase:GUN EMPLACEMENT (TYPE 55414) *  
Definition:A gun emplacement which conforms to Department of Fortification and Works drawing number 55414.
monument Word or Phrase:GUN EMPLACEMENT (TYPE 55415) *  
Definition:A gun emplacement which conforms to Department of Fortification and Works drawing number 55415.
monument Word or Phrase:GUN EMPLACEMENT (TYPE 55422) *  
Definition:A gun emplacement which conforms to Department of Fortification and Works drawing number 55422.
monument Word or Phrase:GUN EMPLACEMENT (TYPE 55483) *  
Definition:A gun emplacement which conforms to Department of Fortification and Works drawing number 55483.
monument Word or Phrase:GUN EMPLACEMENT (TYPE 55491) *  
Definition:A gun emplacement which conforms to Department of Fortification and Works drawing number 55491.
monument Word or Phrase:GUN EMPLACEMENT (TYPE 55503) *  
Definition:A gun emplacment which conforms to Department of Fortification and Works drawing number 55503
monument Word or Phrase:ANTI TANK GUN EMPLACEMENT *  
Definition:A defensive structure or site where an anti-tank gun is emplaced.
monument Word or Phrase:MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT *  
Definition:A structure, usually or concrete or sandbags, in which a machine gun was emplaced.
monument Word or Phrase:GUN EMPLACEMENT *  
Definition:A fortified site in which a gun, mortar or cannon is positioned.

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