World War 1

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Across
  1. 5. ____ Shock
  2. 6. A weapon capable of firing many bullets rapidly.
  3. 8. A leading cause of death along with disease in the trenches.
  4. 10. The Triple Entente of France, ____, and Russia before WWI.
  5. 11. Sharp wire used to block enemy movement.
  6. 12. Strong pride and loyalty to one's nation.
  7. 14. A group of ships traveling together for protection.
  8. 15. The average depth of a trench system was about one ___.
  9. 16. A soldier killed, wounded, captured, or missing.
  10. 20. Warfare Fighting from deep ditches dug into the ground.
  11. 25. No ____ land
  12. 30. The belief that a country should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it.
  13. 32. Austria-Hungary sent Serbia this.
  14. 33. The peace treaty that officially ended the war with Germany.
  15. 34. Refusing to take sides in a conflict.
  16. 37. Protects the head and shoulders of soldiers
  17. 41. Gathering information about enemy positions.
  18. 43. The whole reason World War 1 started was because Francis Ferdinand was ___.
  19. 45. Protects the soldiers' back
  20. 46. Extending a trench system on one end
Down
  1. 1. When war becomes a "numbers game"
  2. 2. Sometimes causes of forest fires during WWI.
  3. 3. A naval vessel that operates underwater.
  4. 4. Preparing troops and military resources for war.
  5. 7. A policy of extending a country's power through colonies or influence.
  6. 9. ____ Telegram. A secret German message encouraging Mexico to ally against the United States.
  7. 13. ____ Points; Peace proposals presented by Woodrow Wilson.
  8. 17. Large guns used to fire shells over long distances.
  9. 18. Digging straight into the ground
  10. 19. Trench systems were built in this type of pattern.
  11. 21. Soldiers who fight on horseback.
  12. 22. The Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and ___ before WWI.
  13. 23. The _____ front; Main battlefront stretching across France and Belgium.
  14. 24. An explosie that could be lobbed into a trench system
  15. 26. A situation where neither side can gain an advantage.
  16. 27. An agreement between countries to support each other.
  17. 28. A British passenger ship sunk by a German U-Boat in 1915.
  18. 29. Information used to influence public opinion.
  19. 31. The most common type of gas the Germans used during WWI.
  20. 35. A blade attached to the end of a rifle.
  21. 36. Going over the ___.
  22. 38. An armored vehicle first used extensively in WWI.
  23. 39. Trench Warfare best symbolized this.
  24. 40. Digging tunnels and then removing the top.
  25. 42. A major 1916 battle known for enormous casualties.
  26. 44. One of the longest battles of WWI, fought in 1916.