WW1

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Across
  1. 3. countries: Nations that did not actively participate in World War I as part of either the Allies or Central Powers.
  2. 4. The process of preparing and organizing troops and resources for war.
  3. 7. gas: A toxic chemical weapon used during World War I, causing severe burns and respiratory issues.
  4. 9. A formal agreement to cease fighting or hostilities, often leading to the end of a war.
  5. 11. wire: Sharp metal strands twisted together used as a barrier or obstacle on the battlefield.
  6. 13. Great War: Another term used to refer to World War I.
  7. 14. Large-caliber weapons such as cannons and mortars used in warfare.
  8. 15. People killed, injured, or missing during a military conflict or disaster.
  9. 17. Information or material spread to influence public opinion and promote a particular cause.
  10. 19. bonds: Government-issued bonds sold to civilians to finance war efforts and support the economy.
  11. 22. warfare: Military strategy involving the use of submarines to attack enemy ships during World War I.
  12. 23. effort: Collective actions and sacrifices made by a nation during a time of war.
  13. 24. Powers: Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and other nations during World War I.
  14. 27. Ideology promoting the interests and culture of a specific nation, often leading to conflicts between nations.
  15. 28. The controlled distribution of scarce resources such as food and fuel during times of war.
Down
  1. 1. Compulsory enlistment of individuals into a nation's armed forces.
  2. 2. The act of joining or signing up to serve in the military.
  3. 4. guns: Rapid-firing gun used extensively during World War I, leading to high casualty rates.
  4. 5. The area where military operations and combat take place during a war.
  5. 6. Long, narrow ditches constructed for military purposes, often used as defensive positions during World War I.
  6. 8. warfare: Combat conducted in the airspace using aircraft during World War I.
  7. 10. Cross: Humanitarian organization that provided medical aid and support to soldiers and civilians during World War I.
  8. 12. A formal agreement or document that defines terms of peace, boundaries, or alliances.
  9. 14. Countries that fought together against the Central Powers during World War I.
  10. 16. The policy of extending a nation's power by acquiring territories and establishing colonies.
  11. 18. The act of killing a prominent figure for political, religious, or ideological reasons, such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand that triggered WWI.
  12. 20. Armored combat vehicles developed during World War I for use on the battlefield.
  13. 21. Temporary suspension of hostilities in a conflict, often leading to negotiations.
  14. 25. of Nations: International organization founded after World War I to promote peace and prevent future conflicts, precursor to the United Nations.
  15. 26. front: The civilian population and activities within a nation during wartime, including war production, rationing, and support for the military.