Answer: defilade

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFILADEShield against frontal fire
DEFILADEFortified position offering protection from enemy fire
defiladeto shield from enemy fire by using natural or artificial obstacles
defiladeto shield from enemy fire
defiladeprotection or shielding from hostile ground observation and flat projecting fire provided by an artificial or natural obstacle, as a hill