TANK TRAP
An object or structure designed to obstruct the progress of a tank or armoured vehicle. Use more specific term where known.
Anti Tank Defences (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Defence
>>> Tank Trap
>>>> Anti Tank Blocks
>>>> Anti Tank Ditch
>>>> Anti Tank Wall
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BARRAGE BALLOON SITE | A site where a single large balloon was attached by wire cables to the ground to form an aerial obstruction to attacking enemy aircraft. |
| MINEFIELD | An area of ground or water containing explosive mines. |
| PILLBOX | An often squat building with thick, loopholed walls and a flat roof, designed to accommodate a variety of weapons, usually strategically positioned to cover a vulnerable point in a defensive system. |
| ROAD BLOCK | A combination of obstructions, used either to stop enemy forces or to force them off the road. |
