World War 1 vocabulary
Across
- 5. giving up something precious (e.g. one's life) in order to help someone
- 7. camouflage colour of army clothes
- 8. a long, narrow ditch dug by soldiers
- 10. large building used to house soldiers
- 12. a word like 'you', 'we', 'they' or 'she'
- 13. language that rouses strong feelings such as pity or anger
- 16. a newly drafted soldier
- 17. the line of contact between two opposing forces
- 18. large ship used to transport troops and munitions
Down
- 1. a feeling of blame or self-reproach for something you have or haven't done
- 2. an explosive device shot out of a gun or tank
- 3. love for one's country
- 4. military leader during WW1. The face of the 'Your country needs YOU' campaign.
- 6. a colloquial word for 'friend' (old fashioned)
- 9. to join the army, usually voluntarily
- 10. a continuous attack with bombs and other missiles
- 11. limited amounts of food or tobacco allotted to soldiers
- 14. something one is expected or required to do because it is a moral responsibility
- 15. a practice exercise, part of military training