Warfare terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Cavalry
A
Groups of soldiers who fought on a horseback
2
Q
Bayonet
A
A blade fixed rifle that
Is used to stab an opponent during hand to hand combat
3
Q
Artillery
A
Large guns use in warfare on land
4
Q
Shrapnel Shell
A
Artillery munitions that carried a large number of individual bullets that were released when fired towards the enemy
5
Q
Machine gun
A
An automatic gun that fires bullets aim a rapid succession for as long the trigger is pressed
6
Q
Chemical warfare
A
The use of chemicals such as mustard gas as a weapon in war or terror