Munitions means materiel used in war, such as weaponry and ammunition, such as bullets, artillery shells etc. The word is more often than not used in the plural form.
J.W. Flavelle
Military munitions refer to a wide range of explosive materials, weapons, and ammunition used by armed forces in combat or training. This includes bombs, shells, missiles, grenades, and small arms ammunition, as well as their components and production materials. Munitions are designed for offensive and defensive operations and are essential for military effectiveness in various combat scenarios. Proper handling, storage, and disposal of munitions are critical for safety and environmental protection.
make shells to kill the Germans
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Ministry of Munitions - Japan - was created in 1943.
Ministry of Munitions - Japan - ended in 1945.
Example sentences - The munitions were shipped to the military base by rail.
It was an enemy ship and it was carrying munitions. When it was hit by a torpedo, some of those munitions are thought to have exploded causing more damage and hastening the sinking of the ship.
A factory that produced ammunition, such as artillery shells, bombs, missiles is a munitions factory.
The munitions dump was separated into a million pieces and cesed to exist.
Jaʿār munitions factory explosion happened on 2011-03-28.
The Munitions Plot - 1917 was released on: USA: 28 April 1917
Ashton-under-Lyne munitions explosion happened in 1917.
Aluminum or silver color: Identifies counter-measure ammunitions Light green: Munitions carries or marking smoke White: Munitions used for illuminating Light blue: Used for practice
The quantity of munitions a weapon system and its designated munitions carriers are designed to hold defines the term "payload capacity." This refers to the maximum amount of munitions that can be carried and effectively utilized by a weapon system. Understanding payload capacity is crucial for assessing the operational effectiveness and logistical requirements of military assets.
In 1687 the Turks (then at war with Venice) used the Parthenon as a munitions store. It was hit in the fighting; the munitions exploded and the damage was severe.