Russian map symbols

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TuomoKoo
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Russian map symbols

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Post by TuomoKoo » 07 Oct 2018, 08:05

Can anybody help me to understand what means box symbol with short lines on top? The designation of unit seems to be 1/52 ГМП. Secondly, what means red circle with cross? Pls. see attached map.
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Re: Russian map symbols

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Post by Art » 07 Oct 2018, 16:02

TuomoKoo wrote:
07 Oct 2018, 08:05
Can anybody help me to understand what means box symbol with short lines on top?
Positions of rocket launchers (1 and 2 battalions of the 52 Guards Mortar Regiment)
Secondly, what means red circle with cross?
A small one - divisional medical battalion. A larger one with a diagonal cross - divisional dump.


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Post by TuomoKoo » 09 Oct 2018, 07:07

Thanks Art! Your reply was very helpful.

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