MILITARY CAMP
A site where a body of troops is temporarily or permanently lodged, with or without entrenchments and fortifications.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Defence
>>> Military Base
>>>> Military Camp
>>>>> Encampment
>>>>> Prisoner Of War Camp
>>>>> Temporary Camp
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BARRACKS | A building, or group of buildings, used to house troops or military personnel. |
| NISSEN HUT | A prefabricated structure of a steel frame clad in corrugated iron. Semi-circular in section they were used as accommodation for the armed forces and, during WWII, as emergency housing for bombed out civilians. Also used for storage. |
| PARADE GROUND | A place where military personnel parade, practice marching, assemble or muster for a march or any other special purpose. |
| TEMPORARY SETTLEMENT | A site or camp providing temporary accommodation. |
