War Technology

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Across
  1. 2. Massive cannons that were changed the warzone
  2. 3. Fires 600 rounds per minutes (Write as one word)
  3. 6. use extensively in no mans land to stop the advances of the enemy into ones own trench
  4. 9. An archaic weapon used during trench raids to keep enemy soldiers alive enough for questioning make war come full circle
  5. 10. Type of gas that caused fluid build-up in the lungs, leading to death
  6. 11. Although outdated,these troops were used extensively by the ottomans
  7. 12. Type of gas that led to third-degree burns and scarring
  8. 13. A large aerial dart dropped from aircraft onto troop and cavalry formations
  9. 14. Self Propelled missiles that can be launched underwater
  10. 15. Type of gas that destroyed the lungs and led to choking, causes external and internal blisters
  11. 16. Used to describe a cannon which fires a shell in a high curving trajectory,
  12. 18. Small Bombs launched by hand or by rifle attachment
Down
  1. 1. Although this is nearly extinct these days, they were great for bombing because of the high altitudes they were able to reach
  2. 3. large bomb or explosive charge, planted underground and detonated remotely or by the impact of soldiers’ feet.
  3. 4. Small caliber artillery piece that launched small bombs short distances
  4. 5. Used by the Royal Navy to defend against German submarines
  5. 7. Usually wielded by an individual soldier sporting a backpack or tank, this used pressurized gas to spurt burning oil or gasoline up to 40 metres.
  6. 8. An improvement on an old classic, this weapon fed ammo into the chamber or breech by a lever, pump, bolt, or semiautomatic mechanism.
  7. 10. Previously pitiful, these grew their potential by aiding in reconnaissance from above
  8. 17. These large armored carriers, impervious to rifle and machine-gun fire, were initially called landships.