WWI - Crossword Labs

3. J Pershing General of all U.S. forces
6. Group of vessels or vehicles that travel together, often under the protection of an armed escort
7. Warfare Form of warfare in which armies conduct attacks on each other from opposite sides in fortified trenches.
10. Powers Germany, Austria-Hungry, Ottoman Empire
11. Dogs Marine nickname
12. Service Act A law passed by congress in 1917 to create a national draft
14. Doughboys Nickname for the U.S. infantry because of the look of uniform
16. Expeditionary Force First U.S. military force deployed to France
17. Powers Britain, France, U.S.
18. U.S. needed a side arm that could stop a horse which led to the creation of this weapon

1. Villa His troops looted and burned the town of Columbus, New Mexico
2. York Most famous U.S. soldier, received medal of honor
4. regiment African American regiment in U.S. army
5. A person who physically fights in a war
8. Type of cannon
9. Helmet used in war by British and U.S.
13. Soldiers that fought on foot
15. Hellfighters Most famous unit from New York, part of 369th regiment
19. By this time the Russian army had collapsed, and a peace treaty was signed in February between the two countries
20. Springfield Rifle This weapon had serious stopping power, at the time this weapon was created it was one of the best infantry rifles in the world