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- 5. War of ... is a prolonged war or period of conflict during which each side seeks to gradually wear down the other through a sustained campaign of small-scale actions.
- 9. A watercraft capable of independent operation underwater, used in warfare to attack enemy vessels.
- 10. An ultimatum is a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
- 11. ... Day is a term used to describe a particularly disastrous or tragic event, often associated with significant military defeats.
- 12. A major battle in World War I, fought between the French and German armies from February to December 1916, resulting in a massive loss of life.
- 13. ... Front is the civilian population and activities of a nation at war, as distinguished from those on the battlefield.
- 14. A heavily armored combat vehicle, typically with tracks, mounting a large-caliber gun and used in ground combat.
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- 1. The act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving, often used as a military tactic.
- 2. ... Battle is a term used to describe the intense industrial and economic competition between the warring nations to produce and supply military resources.
- 3. ... Palace is the official residence of the Russian emperors in St. Petersburg, and the setting of the 1917 October Revolution.
- 4. ... Offensive is a major military campaign of the Russian Army during World War I, known for its innovative tactics and significant territorial gains.
- 6. ... Plan is a German war plan, named after its mastermind, which aimed to avoid a two-front war by quickly defeating France through a rapid advance through Belgium and encircling Paris.
- 7. ... Gas is a toxic war gas with a powerful blinding effect and capable of causing severe chemical burns.
- 8. A formal agreement to end fighting, typically in a war or conflict.
- 11. A method of warfare emphasizing rapid and concentrated attacks, intended to bring about a swift victory.