The term foxhole derives from the defensive holes dug by foxes. In the United States Marine Corps, foxholes are often referred to as fighting holes. This is because foxes dig holes to hide, whereas Marines dig holes from which to fight. This is a small, yet nevertheless important, philosophical difference.
Typically, a foxhole is a pit dug deep enough to stand in, with only the head exposed, and a small step at the bottom that allows you to sit down in the hole to avoid fire and tank treads. Also, there are usually deeper, narrow slits called grenade sumps at the bottom to allow a grenade to be kicked in to minimize damage.
At The Swamp Fox, we place Swamp Worthy News Events, Guest Author Articles, and letters to our Editors in our Fox Hole. The Fox Hole is utilized as a category for these items, at The Swamp Fox, in order to ensure our readers can easily access the information they are searching for–in other words, “If it ain’t in The Fox Hole then chances are it’s out there fightin’!”
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Sincerely,
Can’t think of anyone I’d rather have in my fox hole protecting my six than the Major.
Patriots Forward
I certainly agree foxhound!
Patriots Forward!