Tag:military=trench

military = 
Description
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). Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: military
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesmay be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
See also
Status: in use
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The tag military= 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

Create a node node or a way way and tag it with military=.

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.

See also

  • barrier=ditch – For all types of ditches and trenches which serve as barriers, including non-military trenches.
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