| dysentery |
An intestinal inflammatory disorder that is caused by bacteria or parasites that causes diarrhea, pain, and fever |
| forage |
Search widely for food or necessary provisions, usually in the wild |
| infantry |
Soldiers that march and fight on foot in hand to hand combat or under fire |
| knapsack |
A bag with straps at the shoulders that is carried on the back and made of canvas or weatherproof materials. |
| artillery |
Large caliber guns that are used during wartime to fight the enemy |
| ligature |
Something used to tie or bind tightly |
| bayonet |
A sword like stabbing blade that is attached to the muzzle of a rifle for use when fighting hand to hand |
| retreat |
Withdrawal from enemy forces and territory |
| bedroll |
Bedding kept in a bundle, often a sleep bag that has been rolled up and carried by soldiers |
| tourniquet |
A device used for stopping the flow of blood through an artery, this is usually done with a tight bandage after a wound has happened |
| bombard |
To attack continuously with weapons, usually large weapons of mass destruction such as machine guns, bombs, or shells |
| campaign |
A series of military actions that are specialized to a particular location, area, or objective |
| canteen |
An area to eat as provided by the military or a bottle for carrying water |
| cartridge |
A casing that contains a charge and a bullet or shot that causes a blast and possible damage after it is fired from a firearm |
| cavalry |
Part of an army that is comprised of mounted troops |