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DEFENSIVE MINEFIELD [1 record]

Record 1 2002-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mine Warfare
  • Minesweeping and Minehunting
  • Demolition (Military)
DEF

In naval mine warfare, a minefield laid in international waters or international straits with the declared intention of controlling shipping in defence of sea communications.

OBS

defensive minefield: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Guerre des mines
  • Dragage et chasse aux mines
  • Destruction (Militaire)
DEF

En guerre des mines sur mer, champ de mines placé en eaux ou détroits internationaux avec l'intention déclarée de contrôler le trafic maritime, s'assurant ainsi des voies de communications.

OBS

champ de mines défensif : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Guerra de minas
  • Dragado y detección de minas
  • Destrucción (Militar)
DEF

En guerra naval de minas, campo de minas situado en aguas o estrechos internacionales con la intención expresa de controlar el tráfico marítimo y las vías de comunicación.

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