Across |
1. | biggest tank battle of World War Two |
4. | conduct of conflict between opponents |
5. | military submarines operated by Germany in World War II |
6. | actor who played Patton |
7. | muzzle or breech-loaded projectile-firing weapon |
10. | Site of first wratime conference |
11. | Evacuation of ______ May 27 - June 5, 1940 |
13. | knife-, dagger-, sword-, or spike-shaped weapon designed to fit on, over or underneath the muzzle of a rifle barrel |
16. | explosive weapon detonated by impact |
17. | hard projectile propelled by a firearm |
19. | famous one legged canadian runner (5,3) |
20. | overly-ambitious person who substantially exceeds minimum requirements |
22. | Marshal Philippe Pétain gvmt during WWII |
23. | 34th President |
24. | person incarcerated |
25. | soldiers trained in parachuting |
27. | load of soldiers gathered for air movement |
28. | Bernard Law, field marshal, during World War II |
30. | In Germany, term used for prisoner-of-war camp |
32. | load of 20 paratroopers ready to jump |
33. | military recruit training (4,4) |
39. | "We shall fight them on the beaches" |
40. | central figure of the 20th century during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war. |
41. | soldiers who are specifically trained for the role of fighting on foot |
42. | tracked, armoured fighting vehicle |
43. | boxes contained three meals for each of eight men |
44. | n. ornamental fabric made of interwoven threads |
47. | from the German Flugabwehrkanone, aircraft defence cannon |
51. | n. An idyllic, beautiful place |
53. | abandonment of a "duty" or post without permission |
54. | control of a territory by a military force |
56. | first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
57. | Afrikakorps commander |
58. | adj. Characterized by stealth; surreptitious |