Across
- 1. - Important facility for producing war materiel, such as fortifications.
- 3. - Solemn promise, often taken by soldiers.
- 7. - Tool used for pushing the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm.
- 8. - Ammunition for a cannon.
- 10. - Civilian military force.
- 11. - Training exercise for soldiers.
- 13. - Move forward, especially in a military context.
- 15. - Person who vigorously supports their country.
- 16. - A shout uttered by soldiers going into battle.
- 18. - Backpack used by soldiers.
- 19. - Group of troops stationed at a specific location.
- 20. - Strong place of defense.
Down
- 2. - Insolent or raiding soldier, often a guerrilla.
- 4. - Existing in name only, referring to titular commands or titles.
- 5. - Foot soldiers in an army.
- 6. - Military storehouse for food and supplies.
- 9. - Skilled marksmen used in specialized missions.
- 12. - Massive, powerful force.
- 14. - One who frees others from slavery.
- 17. - Combined spear and battle-axe used in earlier times, sometimes seen in Civil War officer staff.
