World War One Word Search

Words in the World War One word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

soldier

A person serving in an army during the war.

army

The land forces of a nation and its largest service.

helmet

Steel hat issued to protect the head from shell fragments.

rifle

The standard long gun carried by infantry soldiers.

peace

The end of fighting, settled formally by treaty in 1919.

medal

An award given for bravery or for length of service.

europe

The continent where most of the fighting took place.

trench

Deep dug ditch where soldiers lived, slept, and fought.

allies

Britain, France, Russia, and later the United States.

treaty

The Treaty of Versailles set the terms after the war.

gas mask

Hood and filter worn to survive poison gas attacks.

barbed wire

Sharp coiled wire strung between the opposing trench lines.

submarine

Underwater boat that attacked shipping, called a U boat by Germany.

biplane

Early aircraft with two stacked wings, used mainly for scouting.

bayonet

Blade fixed to the end of a rifle for close fighting.

artillery

Large guns that fired heavy shells over long distances.

red cross

Organization that ran ambulances and care for the wounded.

telegram

Wired message that carried news from the front to families.

cavalry

Soldiers on horseback, of little use once trenches spread.

zeppelin

German airship used for scouting and for bombing raids.

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