Board of Ordnance
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board-of-ordnance-195-7060531
title:
Board of Ordnance
text:
The Board of Ordnance was a British government body. Established in the Tudor period, it had its headquarters in the Tower of London. Its primary responsibilities were 'to act as custodian of the lands, depots and forts required for the defence of the realm and its overseas possessions, and as the supplier of munitions and equipment to both the Army and the Navy'. The Board also maintained and directed the Artillery and Engineer corps, which it founded in the 18th century. By the 19th century, t
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description:
English and British body responsible for forts
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_of_Ordnance
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2024-04-13T09:15:11Z
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