My Brother Sam is Dead
Across
- 2. – training to follow rules or orders.
- 4. – a person who resists authority, control, or tradition.
- 5. – to steal goods, typically during war.
- 7. – a soldier who abandons their duty or post.
- 9. – not taking sides in a conflict.
- 12. – rebellious or disobedient.
- 19. – to search for food or supplies.
- 20. – a small, brief fight between armies.
- 21. – to provoke or annoy someone into action.
- 22. – a place where troops are temporarily stationed.
- 24. – goods that are illegal or forbidden.
- 28. – a surprise attack.
- 29. – troops stationed in a town or fort.
- 30. – a fixed allowance of food or supplies.
- 31. – to inspect or observe for military purposes.
- 34. – a wooden fence used as a defensive barrier.
- 35. – another word for ambush; a hidden attack.
- 36. – confidence or spirit of a person or group.
- 39. – an official demand for goods or services.
- 41. – done quickly without careful thought.
- 45. – defensive military works, like walls or forts.
- 46. – refusal to obey authority.
- 48. – a group of citizen soldiers.
- 50. – betraying one’s country.
Down
- 1. – something designed to cause fire or conflict.
- 3. – to fall behind or wander from a group.
- 6. – to force someone to do something.
- 8. – a place where people gather to drink and socialize; like an inn or pub.
- 10. – military observation to gather information.
- 11. – officer in charge of supplies for troops.
- 13. – abandoning one’s country or cause.
- 14. – surrounding a place to force its surrender.
- 15. – buildings used to house soldiers.
- 16. – action that causes anger or a reaction.
- 17. – information used to influence public opinion.
- 18. – closing off a place to prevent access or supplies.
- 23. – seeking to overthrow or undermine authority.
- 25. – a sudden attack on an enemy.
- 26. – living spaces for soldiers.
- 27. – a large supply stored for future use.
- 32. – a noisy commotion or disturbance.
- 33. – an act of attacking or plundering.
- 37. – a trick or strategy to deceive.
- 38. – someone who remained loyal to the British crown during the American Revolution.
- 40. – a colonist who wanted independence from Britain.
- 42. – to join the military voluntarily.
- 43. – rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers.
- 44. – a soldier stationed to keep watch.
- 47. – conduct encouraging rebellion against authority.
- 49. – a promise by a prisoner of war not to escape or fight.