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 |