🌴 glossary terms 🌴 Flashcards
alliance
agreement between nations to support and protect each other
infantry
foot soldiers
shellshock
psychological and physical trauma of soldiers to continued bombardment
stalemate
state of war where neither side is able to make progress
casualties
those killed, wounded or captured during wartime
no man’s land
the area of land between the trenches of two opposing armies
trench foot
a painful and dangerous condition resulting from days spent standing in freezing water and muddy trenches
triple alliance
germany, austria-hungary, italy, and later, the ottoman empire (aka turkey)
triple entente
britain, france, russia (aka allied powers)
imperialism
the process of gaining and maintaining control over other countries, regions, or territories for economic or military reasons
nationalism
a sense of pride in, and love for one’s country.
the idea that one nation’s culture and interests are superior to those of another nation
militarism
a belief in a strong military capability and prepared to use it aggressively to defend or for national interests
AIF
Australian Imperial Force
home front
life in the home country while war is being fought abroad
home front
life in the home country while war is being fought abroad
