Thesaurus Term/Concept: PILLBOX (TYPE FW3/22)
Identifier | 123514 |
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Class | DEFENCE OF BRITAIN |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | A hexagonal pillbox, with an internal anti-ricochet wall and loopholes for five Light Machine Guns and one rifle. Originally designed to have walls 15in bulletproof walls many were built with 42in thick shellproof walls. Designed by DFW branch 3. |