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monument Word or Phrase:ANTI TANK DITCH (NATURAL IMPROVED) *  
Definition:A natural ditch the depth and/or width of which has been increased so as to prevent the progress of a tank or armoured vehicle.

monument Word or Phrase:ANTI TANK DITCH (ARTIFICIAL) *  
Definition:A man made ditch designed to obstruct the progress of a tank or armoured vehicle. ditches were often reveted with concrete or wood.

monument Word or Phrase:ANTI TANK DITCH *  
Definition:Stop-line against invading tanks in form of a ditch during the defence of Britain.

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