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Cutaway of a fighting position, Second Boer War (infosec.pub)
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[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (5 children)

What was the 2nd little hole for?

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Not sure. Ventilation?

[–] MiltownClowns@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

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

[–] sickday@fedia.io 6 points 4 months ago

Just a guess, but if someone steps over it, the light from that small hole is covered, so the occupants of the hole know to squeeze into the corner so they wont be seen if someone peers down into the hole.

[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 1 points 4 months ago

That's the glory hole