defilade

• Militärischer Fachbegriff für die Stellung von Truppen, Waffen oder Befestigungen, die sie gegen feindliches Feuer oder Beobachtung schützt, meist durch Ausnutzung von Gelände oder Deckung.

A noun referring to the arrangement or positioning of defensive fortifications, structures, or troops to provide protection from enemy fire or observation.

1. Protective fortification arrangementC2formal

   The arrangement of defensive fortifications or terrain features to protect troops or equipment from enemy fire.

   Deckung gegen Beschuss

   • The commander ordered the construction of a defilade to shield the artillery.
   • Natural defilades, such as hills and ridges, were used to conceal the soldiers.
   • Proper defilade can significantly reduce casualties from direct fire.

   Synonymecoverprotectionscreensheltershield