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TOG Y4 W4 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Armor | 1) a metal covering worn as defense in combat; 2) mechanically equipped units of military forces (tanks, etc ), as in armored divisions |
| Aviation | having to do with airplanes, including their design, production, and operation |
| Barrage | heavy artillery fire directed in front of friendly troops to screen and protect them or to halt the enemy's advance |
| Infantry | soldiers trained to fight on foot, in modern times usually using rifles, grenades, machine guns, etc |
| Mortar | a short, portable cannon used to fire at high angles over short distances |
| Reconnaissance | an inspection or exploration of an area, especially one made to gather military information |
| Reinforce (military) | to strengthen a force by sending more personnel, ships, or aircraft |
| Retreat | being forced by an enemy to pull back, or choosing to for strategic reasons, especially in military action |
| Revolution | the overthrow of one government or social order and its replacement with another, often suddenly and by means of violence |
| Tactic | a plan or procedure for accomplishing a desired result; a strategic military action or maneuver |
| Assault | 1) a sudden and brutal attack; 2) the phase of an attack that consists of close combat |
| Balaclava | a close-fitting hood which covers the shoulders and head, worn especially by soldiers for warmth or protection |
| Bombard | to attack persistently with artillery fire (bombs, missiles, etc) |
| Civilian | any non-military member of society |
| Howitzer | a relatively short-barrelled cannon used to fire at high angles for short distances |
| Intelligence (political) | 1) information about an enemy or a potential enemy; 2) the gathering of such information; 3) the conclusions drawn from such information |
| Interrogate | to ask questions, especially formally, and often of a prisoner or suspect |
| Picket (military) | a soldier or group placed ahead of the main body of troops to warn of enemy movements |
| Shrapnel | sharp, dangerous fragments of an exploding shell |
| Zeppelin | a rigid airship having a long cylindrical body supported by internal gas cells and powered by propellers, used for carrying passengers, bombs, etc |
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