ammunition dump

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ammunition dump

[‚am·yə′ni·shən ‚dəmp]

(ordnance)

An ammunition storage point, usually established in the field for temporary use.

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1991 -- A fire broke out in the US troops ammunition compound in Doha area, wounding 54 people, the majority of whom were Americans.

Today in Kuwait's history

The Arab Revolutionary Brigades claims responsibility for the attacks.1991 -- A fire breaks out in the US troops ammunition compound in Doha area, wounding 54 people, the majority of whom are Americans.

This day in Kuwait history

The weapons were delivered by a cargo vessel on their way to RAF Welford in Berkshire, which is one of the largest ammunition compounds for the United States Air Force in western Europe for heavy munitions.