Akademisches IELTS (Band 6-7) - War

a short weapon with a pointed blade

Dolch

an explosive that is very powerful

Dynamit

a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile

Patrone, Geschoss

a long gun that can shoot multiple small bullets at one time, suitable for hunting animals such as birds

Schrotflinte, Jagdbüchse

a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

Mine, Sprengstoff

a state of unfriendly relationship between two states which are not openly at war with each other

kalter Krieg

a portable weapon that uses controlled explosions to propel a projectile through a barrel

Feuerwaffe, Pistole

a mid-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for commanding troops and assisting superior officers

Leutnant

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

Miliz, Bürgerwehr

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

Graben, Schützengraben

to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

sich ergeben, kapitulieren

a surprise attack or trap set by one party against another, typically while the targeted party is unaware or unprepared

Hinterhalt, Überraschungsangriff

to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender

belagern, umschließen

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

deplazieren, einsätzen

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

Überfall, Razzia

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

einfallen, einfallen

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

befestigen, verstärken

a violent confrontation or battle between opposing military forces

Zusammenstoß, Kampf

the act of going around a place at regular intervals to prevent a crime or wrongdoing from being committed

Patrouille, Überwachung

to deprive someone or something of weapons or the ability to cause harm

entwaffnen, abrüsten

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

Verstoß, Breach

to free someone or something from oppression or captivity

befreien, erlösen

to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw

abstoßen, abwehren

to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military

einberufen, rekrutieren

any tool or object used in fighting or hunting

Waffe, Kampfinstrument

to participate in and carry out a specific action, such as a war or campaign

führen, führen

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

niederstrecken, erschießen

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

Gegenangriff, Gegenschlag

foot soldiers who fight on the ground with small arms

Infanterie, Fussvolk

a temporary peace during a battle or war when discussions regarding permanent peace is taking place

Waffenstillstand, Ruhepause

a defensive structure or system constructed to protect an area or position from enemy attacks, typically including walls, towers, and other defensive elements

Befestigung, Festung

nnecessary spilling of blood, typically resulting from battles, conflicts, or acts of aggression

Blutvergießen, Blutbad

to bring something or someone under control, often using authority or force

unterwerfen, bezwingen

o remove or reduce military forces, weapons, or military capabilities from a region, area, or entity, typically as part of a peace agreement, disarmament treaty, or unilateral decision to promote peace

demilitarisieren, entmilitarisieren

a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun

Handgranate