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Cutaway of a fighting position, Second Boer War (infosec.pub)
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[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (6 children)

What was the 2nd little hole for?

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Not sure. Ventilation?

[–] MiltownClowns@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

I would guess an inlet for a small fire, like an igloo.

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