A military base, often temporary, set up to provide fire support and defense in combat operations.
From 'fire' (offensive weapons) + 'base' (military installation). Modern military terminology, especially from Vietnam War era.
Firebases were the Vietnam War innovation—small, heavily defended camps from which artillery could reach enemy positions, creating a network of firepower across the jungle that changed military strategy forever.
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