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monument Word or Phrase:BATTLE HEADQUARTERS (11008/41) *  
Definition:A concrete structure, based on drawing number (11008/41), intended to be the headquarters for the coordination of an airfield's defences. Constructed partially underground it was considered less vulnerable than the (3329/41).
monument Word or Phrase:BATTLE HEADQUARTERS (3329/41) *  
Definition:A structure, based on drawing number (3329/41), intended to be the headquarters for the coordination of an airfield's defences. Constructed above ground this design was found to be vulnerable and was superceded by the (11008/41).
monument Word or Phrase:BATTLE HEADQUARTERS *  
Definition:A concrete structure designed to be the headquarters for the coordination of an airfield's defences. Constructed partially underground it was only intended to be occupied during an attack.

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