World War One

2. The British General at the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
8. The area between the front lines of the enemy armies.
9. These animals were often in the trenches, eating food, or the soldiers.
10. These insects were a problem for soldiers. They often spread to their hair and clothing. They carried disease, and their constant bitting, caused irritation, and fever.
11. This chemical weapon was used to break the deadlock in the trenches.
12. Involuntary enlistment. Most countries in Europe had this in 1914 (not Britain).
14. These women campaigned for the right to vote. Many of them ended their campaign during the war to help the war effort.
16. The British used this strategy during the war to cut Germany off from overseas trade.
17. The Arch Duke of Austria-Hungary murdered in Sarejevo in June 1914.
18. Large guns (cannon) which fired shells at enemy positions
21. Information, usually biased to persuade people to act a certain way.
22. These were handed to men who had not enlisted to fight in the war.
23. These weapons were developed during the First World War
24. This act by Russia escalated the July crisis and was seen by Germany as an act of war.

1. Support for your country.
3. The Serbian terrorist organisation responsible for the murder of Franz Ferdinand.
4. An injury to the feet caused by prolonged exposure to dirty water and the cold. Symptoms included swelling, pain, and skin discolouration.
5. A competition between nations over the size of armies or weapons.
6. A partnership between one or more countries for military, economic or political purposes.
7. The German war plan in 1914.
13. The German Emperor
14. A situation in which neither side could gain an advantage
15. Growing support and popularity for the military to defend a country's national interests.
19. A policy of expanding a country's power and influence through military conquest - creating an empire.
20. These were used by Germany to destroy allied shipping.