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monument Word or Phrase:AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS OBSERVATION POST *  
Definition:An observation post used by Air Raid Precautions wardens to watch for aircraft and bomb strikes.

Word or Phrase:AUXILIARY UNIT OBSERVATION POST *  
Definition:An observation post, usually well concealed, intended for use by the Auxiliary Units (or British Resistance Organisation), in the event of an invasion, to watch enemy movements without being seen.

monument Word or Phrase:BOMBING RANGE OBSERVATION POST *  
Definition:Buildings and structures used to monitor the accuracy of bombs dropped on a bombing range

monument Word or Phrase:HOME GUARD OBSERVATION POST *  
Definition:An observation post used by members of the Home Guard.

Word or Phrase:COASTAL OBSERVATION POST *  
Definition:A building, situated on the coast, used for observing the movements of enemy shipping.

monument Word or Phrase:OBSERVATION POST *  
Definition:A building or site for watching specific military activities or the movement of enemy forces, etc.

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