World War I Terms
Across
- 4. Occurred between March 28 - April 1, 1918 in response to Canada using conscription.
- 5. Large-caliber weapons used in warfare on land; this includes tanks, rockets and guns.
- 13. A battle between April 9 - April 12, 1917 which is considered Canada's GREATEST battle.
- 19. __________ of Austrian Archduke Francis Ferdinand.
- 20. The introduction of machine or automatic weaponry in warfare.
- 21. The policy of building up a strong military to prepare for war.
- 22. People killed or injured in the war.
- 25. The feeling of love, devotion, and support for one's own country.
- 27. The forced enlistment of people into military service.
- 28. A battle that happened from April 22 - May 25, 1915 where chlorine gas was first used against the Allies.
Down
- 1. A tactic where soldiers run forward and wait for heavy artillery to hit the targeted positions.
- 2. Extreme pride in one's country.
- 3. A battle that occurred between July 31 - November 20, 1917 where drowning in mud was a great concern.
- 6. This act (passed in Sept. 20, 1917) states that all male citizens between 20-45 years old could be conscripted.
- 7. When neither side can make a move to win.
- 8. The close combat between military aircrafts (or planes).
- 9. An airplane with two wings, one above the other.
- 10. Military observation of an area to gain information about enemy activities or resources.
- 11. A battle that occurred from July 1 - November 18, 1916 where 700 Newfoundlanders perished supporting the British.
- 12. The area of land between two enemy trench systems, not controlled by either side.
- 14. When one country takes over another country economically and politically.
- 15. A military pilot credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircrafts during aerial combat.
- 16. A chemical weapon which caused blisters to form upon contact; it is yellow-brown in colour.
- 17. This is what we call soldiers that are marching and fighting on foot.
- 18. The first and only Canadian to command the Canadian Corps; helped Canadians achieve victory at Vimy Ridge.
- 23. Agreements between nations to provide aid and protect one another.
- 24. When a nation or territory are self-governing and are not under the control of another nation, they have ________.
- 26. German submarines were called ________.