Tag:military=trench
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 military = trench
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A military trench is an excavation in the ground that is generally deeper than it is wide, dug into the ground as a barrier for military purposes (e.g. trench warfare).  
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The tag military=trench is used to map a military trench – an excavation in the ground that is generally deeper than it is wide, dug into the ground as a barrier for military purposes (e.g. trench warfare).
How to map
 | Caution: mapping military installations is welcomed in OpenStreetMap, but may be prohibited by local law. Before mapping potentially sensitive sites such as these, please be aware of Section I b of the OSMF Terms of Use: "You are responsible for your own actions [...] OSMF generally cannot offer any protection, guarantee, immunity or indemnification." |
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Additional tags
The key trench=* can be used to indicate major details in the trench walls:
- trench=firestep – A step or platform in the front side of a military trench that soldiers can stand on and fire over the parapet.
- trench=dugout – A pit dug into the ground as a shelter, especially from enemy fire.