Tag:military=trench
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military = trench |
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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) |
Group: military |
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Status: in use |
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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).
Also see barrier=ditch for all types of ditches and trenches which serve as barriers, including non-military trenches.
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." |
Create a node or a way and tag it with military=trench. In addition the tag trench=* can be used to indicate major details in the trench walls: