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Illustrations of history

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Cutaway of a fighting position, Second Boer War (lemmy.world)
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[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago (6 children)

What was the 2nd little hole for?

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Not sure. Ventilation?

[–] MiltownClowns@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

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

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