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- 2. A fighting style that uses trenches to shield soldiers on foot from bullets, explosives, and many other types of weaponry.
- 4. The primary bolt-action rifle used by Italian troops throughout the war.
- 7. A British monoplane fighter that boasted excellent speed and performance but was largely rejected by military authorities due to a prejudice against monoplanes.
- 8. This revolutionary German monoplane was the first combat aircraft to feature a synchronization gear, allowing the pilot to fire a machine gun through the spinning propeller blades.
- 11. The rugged, mass-produced bolt-action service rifle of the Russian Empire.
- 12. The final iteration of the German Albatros fighter series, which served in large numbers despite suffering from structural wing weaknesses during steep dives.
- 15. One of the most well known treaties signed by the Germans that ended World War One.
- 18. A British biplane beloved by its pilots for its light weight, exceptionally docile handling characteristics, and superb performance at high altitudes.
- 20. A new technology invented during World War One to keep guns on planes from shooting the propeller when shooting through.
- 24. A versatile Italian three-engine bomber that successfully targeted Austro-Hungarian industrial centers, naval bases, and troop concentrations.
- 26. The iconic 9mm semi-automatic pistol favored by German officers and specialized troops.
- 27. A type of gun that was improved during World War One, and was fully automatic.
- 28. A rugged and heavily built French biplane that provided a highly stable gun platform and excelled at diving away from danger.
- 31. A pioneering four-engine Russian giant that served as the world's first dedicated strategic bomber, featuring an enclosed passenger cabin and excellent defense.
- 35. Widely considered the finest German fighter of the war, this aircraft possessed superb handling qualities at high altitudes and could seemingly hang on its propeller to shoot upward.
- 36. An early French monoplane that utilized armored deflector wedges on the propeller blades to allow forward-firing machine guns before synchronization gears were perfected.
- 38. This British pusher-propeller biplane was designed to counter early German fighters by mounting its machine gun in the front cockpit with a clear forward view.
- 40. A fast and extremely sturdy British fighter that was highly stable, making it an excellent gun platform for novice and ace pilots alike.
- 41. The primary, reliable water-cooled heavy machine gun of the British military.
- 42. This French biplane, nicknamed the "Bébé," was instrumental in ending the German "Fokker Scourge" in 1916 due to its excellent maneuverability.
- 43. A dependable German twin-engine medium bomber heavily deployed by tactical bombing squadrons for night raids on the Western Front.
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- 1. The sturdy, break-top service revolver standard for British and Commonwealth officers.
- 3. The famous German triplane made iconic by Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron), featuring unmatched agility and a rapid rate of climb.
- 5. A Russian monoplane fighter design that attempted to use a clean wing structure, though it saw very limited operational success before the Russian Revolution.
- 6. A rugged French pusher-biplane that conducted some of the earliest tactical bombing missions of the war, constructed largely of steel tubing.
- 9. The heavy .45 ACP semi-automatic sidearm standard issue for United States forces.
- 10. An upgraded French fighter equipped with twin machine guns and a powerful engine, heavily favored by top Allied aces like Eddie Rickenbacker.
- 13. The standard bolt-action service rifle of the British and Commonwealth forces, famous for its 10-round magazine and high rate of fire.
- 14. The legendary British biplane credited with shooting down more enemy aircraft than any other Allied fighter, though it was notoriously difficult to fly.
- 16. The standard-issue bolt-action rifle of the French infantry.
- 17. A fast and reliable British two-seat light daylight bomber that could outrun many enemy fighters due to its powerful engine.
- 18. A late-war German interceptor powered by an advanced rotary engine that gave it an astonishing rate of climb, though it arrived too late to change the course of the war.
- 19. The standard-issue bolt-action rifle carried by American infantry forces.
- 20. The standard Mauser-designed bolt-action rifle used by the German army.
- 21. A specialized British carrier-capable biplane designed to drop torpedoes against enemy warships, though it arrived too late to see heavy combat.
- 22. The foundational heavy water-cooled machine gun that heavily influenced the heavy gun designs of multiple combatants.
- 23. An event that occurred during World War One, in which the Germans and some enemy soldiers had a temporary truce due to Christmas.
- 25. A sleek German biplane with a durable monocoque fuselage that made it exceptionally robust, though it lacked the performance of its Albatros contemporaries.
- 29. A heavy German bomber used for long-range strategic raids over England, famous for causing widespread panic during its daylight attacks on London.
- 30. A massive British twin-engine biplane designed for night bombardment, capable of carrying a heavy payload deep into enemy territory.
- 32. A compact German tactical bomber featuring an all-metal frame, which gave the crew excellent structural protection during low-altitude night missions.
- 33. A wildly successful French scout plane that upgraded the earlier Nieuport design with a more powerful engine and a larger wing area.
- 34. A highly successful French daytime bomber built with an innovative aluminum structural frame, making it fast, durable, and widely produced.
- 37. This German fighter featured a streamlined, plywood-skinned fuselage and a sesquiplane wing design that gave it excellent climbing capabilities and maneuverability.
- 39. A lighter, portable gas-operated machine gun widely used by British and Allied infantry and aircraft.