Military history
Across
- 1. Win a victory over (someone) in a battle
- 2. A fight between large, organized armed forces
- 3. A person who is opposed or hostile to someone or something
- 7. A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack
- 9. The opposite of 'defeat'
- 10. People killed or injured in a war or accident
- 12. Withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat
- 13. Fighting between armed forces
Down
- 1. A person who defends someone or something
- 4. Military preparations, in particular the stationing of troops ready for attack or defense
- 5. A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care
- 6. Move forward, typically in a purposeful way
- 8. Discharge a gun or other weapon
- 11. Take aggressive action with weapons or armed force, typically in a battle or war