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Geschossstellung

English translation: firing position

14:01 Aug 26, 2009

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Military / Defense

German term or phrase: Geschossstellung

"Jetzt abschließend noch ausstehend ist die Untersuchung von zwei Flächen in der Nähe der heutigen Pipelinetrasse, auf der ehemals Geschossstellungen aufgebaut waren."

Ich verstehe den Sinn, finde aber den richtigen Ausdruck nicht. Es geht um die Kampfmittelfreiheit. Kann jemand mir helfen?

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English translation:firing position

Explanation:
I would think this is a position where they set up an artillery piece.

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Note added at 25 mins (2009-08-26 14:26:44 GMT)
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Of course, it could be just the OPPOSITE, and then I would suggest "impact area"

See that link.

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jccantrell
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Local time: 09:43

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firing position

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firing position

Derek Gill Franßen

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firing position

Explanation:
Yes, I am guessing.

Example sentence(s):

Bazooka, and Panzerschreck rocket projectors are missile weapons which produce a less dangerous backblast than the Panzerfaust, although the backblast is still noticeable enough to reveal the firing position.

Derek Gill Franßen
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