Military camp facts for kids

a Military camp

A military camp or bivouac is a semi-permanent facility for where an army stays when it is not at its military base. Camps are erected when a military force travels away from a major installation or fort during training. It is also used for operations, and often form large campsites.

In the Roman era the military camp served an entire legion. Archaeological investigations have revealed many details of these Roman camps in places such as England and Scotland.

Images for kids

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  Camp of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force in Italy during World War II, 1945

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  Crusader tanks going into leaguer after a patrol

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  Scenes of the Austrian War of Succession, 1741-1745

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  Scenes of the Austrian War of Succession, 1741-1745

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  Egypt - Military camp, Wadi Halfa. Brooklyn Museum Archives

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  Military camp at Bagram, Afghanistan home to U.S. airmen, soldiers, Marines and sailors supporting Operation Enduring Freedom

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  A Group in Camp, 39th Bengal Infantry

See also

In Spanish: Campamento militar para niños