Fight Fire With Fire

to defeat someone completely and decisively

The mighty army sought to vanquish the opposing forces and secure dominance over the region.

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

The veterans gathered at the memorial to honor fallen comrades on Veterans Day.

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

The company increased the minimum wage for its employees to attract and retain talent.

a soldier of low rank who is a member of the military unit that uses either strong covering or vehicles protected by them

The trooper was assigned to operate one of the armored vehicles.

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

After months of intense fighting, the warring factions agreed to a temporary truce to allow humanitarian aid into the region.

to grant permission or approval for someone to possess or have something

The constitution accords all citizens freedom of speech and assembly.

a building or a set of buildings for soldiers to live in

The soldiers were assigned to newly built barracks, which provided much better living conditions than the old ones.

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

The battalion coordinated with other units for the large-scale exercise.

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

The military commanders decided to blitz the enemy's positions, hoping to catch them off guard.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

render unsuitable for passage

a large group of trained soldiers that is smaller than a division

The brigade was deployed to the front lines for the operation.

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

During the war, the enemy aircraft would bombard the city with relentless airstrikes.

an officer in the army who is ranked between a colonel and a major general

The brigadier general was in charge of the division’s strategic planning.

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

The admiral stood on the deck, surveying the fleet with a sense of pride and responsibility.

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

The guerrilla fighters planned to ambush the enemy convoy on the narrow mountain pass.

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

The country invested heavily in modernizing its armament, acquiring advanced missile defense systems and fighter jets.

bullets, shells, or other projectiles used in firearms

Soldiers checked their ammunition before the battle.

to harm or ruin someone or something in a sudden, deceitful, or underhanded way

His reputation was assassinated by false accusations in the press.

troops trained to fight on horseback

a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place

The two sides agreed to a ceasefire to allow peace talks to begin.

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

After retiring from the army, he transitioned to civilian life and pursued a career in business.

a state of unfriendly relationship between two states which are not openly at war with each other

The two nations have been in a cold war for decades, avoiding direct conflict.

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

The army worked strategically to conquer the enemy's territory.

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

The group of individuals conspired to carry out a heist on the bank.

a group of people with a shared characteristic or purpose

A contingent of volunteers arrived early to help set up the event.

an unexpected, illegal, and often violent attempt to change a government

The military launched a coup to overthrow the democratically elected government and seize control of the country.

a legal procedure for military personnel who break military laws; leading to charges against them

The soldier faced a court martial for disobeying orders.

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

The government imposed a strict curfew, requiring everyone to be indoors by 9 PM to maintain public safety.

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

The coastal town ordered a mandatory evacuation as the hurricane approached, urging residents to seek shelter inland.

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

The castle served as a garrison for the king's soldiers.

a device created to cause explosion and fire in order to completely destroy something

The police found an incendiary hidden in the abandoned building.

to secretly enter an organization or group with the aim of spying on its members or gathering information

During the Cold War, intelligence agencies attempted to infiltrate enemy organizations for espionage.

a soldier who fights in a very large group that is a part of an army called legion

The legionary stood guard at the camp entrance.

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance

The army hired mercenaries to bolster its forces during the conflict in the region.

a person or an animal that wanders around in search of places to destroy, people to kill and steal from

The village was raided by a group of marauders.

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

The militia was mobilized to assist in disaster relief efforts after the earthquake devastated the region.

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

In response to the threat, the country decided to mobilize its military forces.

the action of violently stealing valuables, often during war or conflict

The invading army committed pillage across the countryside.

an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change

The rebellion was sparked by harsh government policies.