Look at the Free City of Krakow their was map of the defensive positions they had their.
Research Vietnam fire bases and as Paul pointed out how Special Forces would set up protection of particular hamlets.
Jester made some good points too. Targan made some points too.
One thing to remember you will have large detail on protection/patrol duties.
I would point out one thing, a Military units wouldn't be supporting a large population with food, it would be the other way around with the Military providing protection/police services/engineering services and so on to the local population. Regardless if the community was willingly or forced by the military unit command....
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