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