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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.
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BARRACKS | A building, or group of buildings, used to house troops or military personnel. |
| MILITARY CAMP | A site where a body of troops is temporarily or permanently lodged, with or without entrenchments and fortifications. |
| MILITARY DEPOT | A building or group of buildings, often enclosed by a system of fortifications, used by an armed force for the storage and distribution of military equipment. |
