War

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

The decisive battle changed the course of the war.

a fight between different military forces during a war

The soldiers were trained for combat in harsh environments.

the person who is in charge of an aircraft and responsible for its operation and safety

The captain announced the flight would be delayed due to weather.

an officer in charge of a military operation or a group of soldiers

The commander briefed his team on the mission objectives and the strategic plan for the operation.

troops trained to fight on horseback

involving or affecting all or most people or things

The new policy applies to the general public and aims to improve safety standards.

a carefully planned action or strategy to achieve a specific goal

She used a clever tactic to negotiate a better deal.

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.

a country's military force trained to fight on land

The army conducted exercises to improve its combat readiness.

to secretly observe someone

During the Cold War, intelligence agencies would spy on rival nations to gather classified information.

a region in which a war is taking place

Journalists risk their lives to report from the war zone.

the area where opposing forces meet or engage, often in a military conflict

The soldiers braved harsh conditions as they advanced to the front line during the battle.

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

The soldier carried a rifle as his primary weapon during combat.

a period or state where there is no war or violence

After years of conflict, the region finally experienced a period of lasting peace and stability.

a small cylindrical metal object designed to be fired from a gun

The soldier loaded the bullet into his rifle, preparing for battle.

the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

The colonization of the Americas by European powers began in the 15th century.

the act of taking possession of an area by using military force

The Roman conquest of Britain began in 43 AD.

the additional troops or supplies sent to support an army

The general requested reinforcements after the enemy broke through the front lines.

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

The peasant uprising was brutally crushed by the king's army.

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

The predators in the wild often attack weaker members of the herd.

to not let any harm come to someone or something

The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.

the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke

Can you please add some logs to the fire to keep it burning?

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

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

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

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

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

The zookeepers capture wild animals for conservation purposes.

an organization or group of people, countries, or entities united by a formal agreement for mutual benefit

The military alliance was formed to deter external threats.

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

The colonel inspected the troops, ensuring that everyone was prepared for the upcoming mission.

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

The invasion of Normandy was a turning point in World War II.

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.

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

The city endured weeks of bombardment during the war, leaving ruins everywhere.