World War One Vocabulary Flashcards

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*Front:* Trench Warfare

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type of combat where opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, providing protection from enemy fire and artillery.

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*Front:* Armistice

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formal agreement between warring parties to stop fighting and discuss peace terms, often temporary.

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*Front:* No Man's Land

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unoccupied and dangerous area between opposing trenches, often filled with barbed wire and landmines.

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*Front:* U-boat

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German submarine used during WWI for naval warfare, particularly effective in disrupting Allied shipping.

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*Front:* Allied Powers (Triple Entente)

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coalition of countries, including France, Britain, Russia, and later the USA, that opposed the Central Powers.

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*Front:* Central Powers (Triple Alliance)

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alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (for a time) during WWI.

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*Front:* Mobilization

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process of assembling and preparing military forces and resources for active service in war.

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*Front:* Propaganda

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often biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view during the war.

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*Front:* Conscription

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mandatory enlistment of individuals into the armed forces, often referred to as a military draft.

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*Front:* Stalemate

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situation in which neither side can make significant progress or win a decisive victory, often leading to prolonged conflict.