List Of British Ordnance Terms
This article explains terms used for the British Armed Forces' ordnance (i.e.: weapons) and also ammunition used in the late 19th century, World War I, and World War II. The terms may have slightly different meanings in the military of other countries.
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Read more about List Of British Ordnance Terms: BD, BL, BLC, C.R.H., Cartridge, Cartridge Case, Charge, Common Lyddite, Common Pointed, Common Shell, CP, DCT, Gunpowder, HA, HA/LA, HE, LA, ML, Ordnance, P, Pounder, Preponderance, QF, QFC, QF SA, RBL, Recuperator, Ring Shell, RML, Round, RPC, S.A.P., S.B.C., SBML, Segment Shell, Steel Shell, Table, Tube, UD, Velvril, Vent-Sealing Tube, Windage, Wire-wound
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