SANGAR (FORTIFICATION)

'Sangar' is a small temporary fortified position with a breastwork originally of stone^[1] now built of sandbags and similar materials.^[2] The term was originally used by the British Indian Army to describe a small temporary fortified positions on the North West Frontier and in Afghanistan, and is still frequently used by the British Army. ''Sangar'' means "barricade" in Persian.

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See also

★ List of established military terms

References

1. 'Afridi Picket near to Jumrood', 1878
2. Camp Smyth front gate sangar and tower

External links

★ Special Products - Guardpost/Sangar