Across
- 4. To enter a country or region with hostile intent.
- 6. The brutal killing of a large number of people.
- 8. A term for soldiers whose whereabouts are unknown.
- 9. To protect against attack or harm.
- 10. A person killed or injured in a war or accident.
- 12. The act of dropping explosive devices, often from aircraft, on a target.
- 14. A unit of soldiers typically commanded by a captain.
- 15. The infliction of severe physical or psychological pain as a means of punishment or coercion.
- 18. A person not in the military or police force.
- 20. To withdraw or move back, often as a military tactic.
- 21. To join the military voluntarily.
Down
- 1. A person who offers to do something without being forced
- 2. The opposite of victory; losing in a battle or war.
- 3. The use of toxic chemicals as weapons in a conflict.
- 5. Soldiers who fight on foot rather than in vehicles or aircraft.
- 7. A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.
- 10. To strengthen and reinforce military positions or gains.
- 11. A rank in the army, typically below sergeant and above private.
- 13. A large military unit typically consisting of several companies.
- 16. Historical term for the psychological effects of intense combat.
- 17. A term used to denote soldiers who have died in combat.
- 19. paid to do it.