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Cantonments

Scope note

Use for encampments formed by troops for long stays while on a campaign, especially during winter.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008439

Broader Terms used

military camps

Equivalent Terms used

cantonment

Created

12yrs ago

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