Warfare terminology Flashcards

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Cavalry

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Groups of soldiers who fought on a horseback

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Bayonet

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A blade fixed rifle that

Is used to stab an opponent during hand to hand combat

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Artillery

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Large guns use in warfare on land

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Shrapnel Shell

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Artillery munitions that carried a large number of individual bullets that were released when fired towards the enemy

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Machine gun

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An automatic gun that fires bullets aim a rapid succession for as long the trigger is pressed

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Chemical warfare

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The use of chemicals such as mustard gas as a weapon in war or terror

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