Across

1. the military land force of a nation.

3. to assemble or join together in a crowd.

5. a small, specially trained military unit used for surprise assaults on enemy-held territory.

6. holding or bearing weapons.

7. to protect from danger or harm.

8. a group of naval ships under one command or grouped for one purpose.

9. to have high regard or esteem for; respect.

10. the part of a nation's military organization that is concerned with warfare on or over the sea.

13. foot soldiers, or the branch of the military to which they belong.

14. a person who was formerly part of the armed forces, esp. during a war.

Down

2. a ceremony, custom, or public structure to honor a dead person or past event.

4. the quality of will that enables a person to confront fear or danger regardless of the consequences; bravery:

5. a ceremony to honor the memory of a person or event.

11. troops mounted on horseback or in armored carriers or helicopters, or the branch of military service composed of such troops.

12. the quality or condition of being brave; fearlessness; courage.