Holdfast (artillery)
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title:
Holdfast (artillery)
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A holdfast or hold fast is a means by which artillery is fixed firmly to the ground. One type of holdfast is a concrete base or plinth that a gun is bolted to. These were used, for example, to secure coastal battery guns in pillboxes during World War II.
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description:
Methods used for securing artillery
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holdfast_(artillery)
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2023-02-25T05:30:36Z
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