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18-508: [REDACTED] Look up slit in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Slit or SLIT may refer to: Science and technology [ edit ] Slit (protein) , in genetics, the midline repellent signaling molecule Slitting , a shearing operation that cuts a large roll of material into narrower rolls Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), immunotherapy that involves putting allergen extracts under

36-552: A " gun-pit " in Australian Army terminology, and a " fighting pit " in the New Zealand Army . In British and Canadian military argot it equates to a range of terms including slit trench , or fire trench (a trench deep enough for a soldier to stand in), a sangar (sandbagged fire position above ground) or shell scrape (a shallow depression that affords protection in the prone position), or simply—but less accurately—as

54-695: A " trench ". During the American Civil War the term " rifle pit " was recognized by both U.S. Army and Confederate Army forces. A protected emplacement or concealed post in which one or several machine guns are set up is known in U.S. English as a machine gun nest . During the fighting in North Africa (1942–43), U.S. forces employed the shell scrape . This was a very shallow excavation allowing one soldier to lie horizontally while shielding his body from nearby shell bursts and small arms fire. The shell scrape soon proved inadequate in this role, as

72-587: A Chilean politically-motivated series of murders Slat (disambiguation) Slot (disambiguation) Slut (disambiguation) Silt (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Slit . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Slit&oldid=1174948818 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

90-501: A DFP is a pit or trench dug deep enough to stand in, with only the head exposed, and a small step at the bottom, called a fire step, that allows the soldier to crouch on to avoid fire and tank treads . The fire step usually slopes down into a deeper narrow slit called a grenade sump at the bottom to allow for live grenades to be kicked in to minimize damage from grenade fragments. When possible, DFPs are revetted with corrugated iron, star pickets and wire or local substitutes. Ideally,

108-498: A large roll of material into narrower rolls Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), immunotherapy that involves putting allergen extracts under the tongue Other uses [ edit ] Slit trench , a defensive fighting position in warfare Slit Woods , a Site of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham, England Arrowslit or loophole, a defensive slot in the wall of a building that allows archers to fire at invaders if

126-535: A soldier to stand and fight with head and shoulders exposed. The foxhole widened near the bottom to allow a soldier to crouch down while under intense artillery fire or tank attack. Foxholes could be enlarged to two-soldier fighting positions, as well as excavated with firing steps for crew-served weapons or sumps for water drainage or live enemy grenade disposal . The Germans used hardened fortifications in North Africa and later in other fortifications, such as

144-427: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages slit [REDACTED] Look up slit in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Slit or SLIT may refer to: Science and technology [ edit ] Slit (protein) , in genetics, the midline repellent signaling molecule Slitting , a shearing operation that cuts

162-607: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Slit trench Tobruk type positions are named after the system of defensive positions constructed, initially, by the Italian Army at Tobruk , Libya. After Tobruk fell to the Allies in January 1941, the existing positions were modified and significantly expanded by the Australian Army which, along with other Allied forces, reused them in

180-699: The Atlantic Wall , that were in essence foxholes made from concrete. The Germans knew them officially as Ringstände ; the Allies called them "Tobruks" because they had first encountered the structures during the fighting in Africa. Frequently, the Germans put a turret from an obsolete French or German tank on the foxhole. This gave the Tobruk enhanced firepower and the gunner protection from shrapnel and small arms. Modern militaries publish and distribute elaborate field manuals for

198-582: The Siege of Tobruk . A foxhole is one type of defensive strategic position. It is a "small pit used for cover, usually for one or two personnel, and so constructed that the occupants can effectively fire from it". It is known more commonly within United States Army slang as a " fighting position " or as a " ranger grave ". It is known as a " fighting hole " in the United States Marine Corps ,

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216-421: The building is threatened See also [ edit ] All pages with titles beginning with Slit All pages with titles containing Slit Slit experiment (disambiguation) Caso Degollados ('Slit-Throat Case'), a Chilean politically-motivated series of murders Slat (disambiguation) Slot (disambiguation) Slut (disambiguation) Silt (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

234-471: The few inches of dirt above the soldier's body could often be penetrated by bullets or shell fragments. It also exposed the user to assault by enemy tanks , which could crush a soldier inside a shallow shell scrape by driving into it, then making a simple half-turn. After the Battle of Kasserine Pass (early 1943), U.S. troops increasingly adopted the modern foxhole , a vertical, bottle-shaped hole that allowed

252-420: The proper construction of DFPs in stages. Initially, a shallow "shell scrape" is dug, often called a ranger grave, which provides very limited protection. Each stage develops the fighting position, gradually increasing its effectiveness, while always maintaining functionality. In this way, a soldier can improve the position over time, while being able to stop at any time and use the position in a fight. Typically,

270-591: The revetting will also be dug in below ground level so as to minimise damage from fire and tank tracks. The revetting helps the DFP resist cave-in from near misses from artillery or mortars and tank tracks. Time permitting, DFPs can be enlarged to allow a machine gun crew and ammunition to be protected, as well as additional overhead cover via timbers. In training, DFPs are usually dug by hand or in some cases by mechanical trench diggers. On operations, explosives, especially shaped charges ("beehives") , may be used to increase

288-405: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Slit . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Slit&oldid=1174948818 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

306-417: The speed of development. Developing and maintaining DFPs is a constant and ongoing task for soldiers deployed in combat areas. For this reason, in some armies, infantry soldiers are referred to as "gravel technicians", as they spend so much time digging. Because of the large expenditure in effort and materials required to build a DFP, it is important to ensure that the DFP is correctly sited. In order to site

324-539: The tongue Other uses [ edit ] Slit trench , a defensive fighting position in warfare Slit Woods , a Site of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham, England Arrowslit or loophole, a defensive slot in the wall of a building that allows archers to fire at invaders if the building is threatened See also [ edit ] All pages with titles beginning with Slit All pages with titles containing Slit Slit experiment (disambiguation) Caso Degollados ('Slit-Throat Case'),

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