History 112 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
War, based on wearing the other side down with the attack/wars
A
War of attrition
2
Q
A union with others, countries or organizations
A
Alliance
3
Q
Compulsory enlistment for state service into Armed Forces
A
Conscription
4
Q
A narrow, defensible ditch
A
Trench
5
Q
Nations competing as different nations fight for control for other lands
A
Imperialism
6
Q
Post traumatic stress disorder
A
Shell shock
7
Q
The space between two trenches
A
No mans land
8
Q
A force of unity and strength
A
Nationalism
9
Q
Soldiers were ordered out of their trenches to attack the enemy
A
Over the top
10
Q
The inevitability of death
A
Numbers up
