world war 1

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  1. 1. - A Belgian town where several significant battles occurred during WWI
  2. 5. - A major European power that dissolved after WWI.
  3. 6. - ......... Maria Remarque - The author of "All Quiet on the Western Front," a novel about WWI.
  4. 7. - A British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine, contributing to the U.S. entry into the war.
  5. 9. - Slang for American soldiers during WWI.
  6. 10. - Territories administered by the League of Nations after World War I.
  7. 11. - The process of preparing and organizing military forces for war.
  8. 15. - The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, known for their bravery at Gallipoli.
  9. 16. - The city in which Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
  10. 19. - A situation where neither side in the war could make significant progress.
  11. 22. - Pandemic - A global influenza outbreak that coincided with WWI, causing widespread death.
  12. 23. - .......... Foot - A common condition among soldiers due to the wet and unsanitary trench conditions.
  13. 25. - ...........Alliance - A pre-war alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
  14. 26. - ......... Act - A U.S. policy that provided material support to Allied nations during the war.
  15. 30. - Wilson - The U.S. President during WWI who advocated for a League of Nations.
  16. 32. - ........... Pandemic - A global outbreak of a deadly influenza virus during and after the war.
  17. 33. - .......... Franz Ferdinand - The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne whose assassination led to the war.
  18. 35. - ......... Wilhelm II - The German Emperor during WWI.
  19. 36. - Red ......... - The nickname of Manfred von Richthofen, a famous German fighter pilot.
  20. 37. - M1917 .......... - A standard-issue rifle for American soldiers in World War I.
  21. 39. - ......... Front - The battlefield in Western Europe, primarily between Germany and France.
  22. 41. - A country that did not take sides in the conflict, like Switzerland and Sweden.
  23. 44. - Big ....... - The leaders of the victorious Allied powers at the Paris Peace Conference.
  24. 45. - ......... Campaign - A failed attempt by the Allies to control the Dardanelles in 1915.
  25. 47. - .......... Gas - A chemical weapon used in the war, causing severe blistering and respiratory issues.
  26. 49. - ........ of Nations - An international organization created after World War I to promote peace and cooperation.
  27. 51. - ............ Shock - A psychological condition resulting from the intense shelling in the war.
  28. 52. - Payments made by Germany to the Allies as part of the Treaty of Versailles.
  29. 54. - Pilots who shot down multiple enemy aircraft during WWI.
  30. 55. - ........... Escadrille - A squadron of American volunteer pilots who fought for France.
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  1. 2. - The practice of limiting and distributing goods during wartime to conserve resources.
  2. 3. - The ......... War - A common name for World War I before the outbreak of World War II.
  3. 4. - Information used to promote or publicize a particular cause, often used to influence public opinion during the war.
  4. 8. - ......... of Arabia - A British intelligence officer who played a role in the Arab Revolt.
  5. 10. - A policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
  6. 12. - A German general who was a prominent figure in the war.
  7. 13. - .......... Lloyd George - The British Prime Minister during WWI.
  8. 14. - A formal agreement to cease hostilities, ending World War I on November 11, 1918.
  9. 17. - .......... Powers - The coalition of nations, including Germany and Austria-Hungary, opposing the Allies.
  10. 18. - .......... Revolution - The overthrow of the Russian Provisional Government by the Bolsheviks in 1917.
  11. 20. - A policy of aggressive military preparedness and the buildup of armed forces.
  12. 21. - Triple ......... - An alliance between France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
  13. 24. - Deep ditches dug by both sides for protection from enemy fire during WWI.
  14. 27. - A formal agreement between nations to cooperate for mutual benefit.
  15. 28. - .......... War - A concept where a nation's entire resources are devoted to the war effort.
  16. 29. - .......... Princip - The assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, a member of the Black Hand.
  17. 31. - ........ Guilt Clause - A clause in the Treaty of Versailles placing sole responsibility for WWI on Germany.
  18. 34. - ......... Front - The battlefield between Germany and Russia in Eastern Europe.
  19. 38. - Battleship .......... - A new class of warship that revolutionized naval warfare.
  20. 40. - Treaty of ......... - The peace treaty that officially ended World War I.
  21. 42. - ........... Telegram - A secret message from Germany to Mexico, proposing an alliance against the United States.
  22. 43. - ......... Front - The area of civilian life and activities far from the war's front lines.
  23. 46. - Princip - The Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
  24. 48. - ......... Plan - A German strategy to quickly defeat France and then turn to Russia.
  25. 50. - .......... Guns - Rapid-fire firearms that changed the nature of warfare in World War I.
  26. 53. - ....... Hand - A secret Serbian society associated with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.