Ακαδημαϊκό IELTS (Επίπεδο 8 και Άνω) - Πόλεμος

a very large assembled fleet of military warships operating under a unified command

στόλος

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance

μισθοφόρος

a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict

ανακωχή

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

εμπόδιο

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

τάγμα

the military unit that is a subdivision of a company with a lieutenant in charge

διμοιρία

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

κατασκοπεία

an unexpected, illegal, and often violent attempt to change a government

πραξικόπημα

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

ανεπίσημος στρατιωτικός

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

επίθεση

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

εξοπλισμός

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

πυροβολικό

a building where military equipment are stored or manufactured

οπλοστάσιο

a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression

θεωρία αποτροπής

projectiles, bullets, shells, or explosive devices used in firearms, artillery, or other weapons

πυρομαχικά

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

καταπέλτης

a portable rocket launcher designed for use against tanks and armored vehicles

μπαζούκα

to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon

τρύπημα με δόρυ

fragments from an explosion, causing damage to surroundings

μύδρος

an early firearm with a long barrel, used by infantry from the 16th to 18th centuries

παλιό μακρόκαννο όπλο

a short-barreled, muzzle-loaded artillery piece that fires explosive shells at high angles for close-range support

όλμος (όπλο)

a public fight involving a group of people, typically causing a disturbance or public disorder

αγώνας δημόσια

an attack by aircraft, typically involving the dropping of bombs, on a location or a series of locations

αεροπορική επιδρομή

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

θηριωδία

a secured area on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, established by military forces to serve as a base for further operations

μια ασφαλής θέση κοντά στον εχθρό

an individual who is forced to flee from a dangerous place or region

πρόσφυγας

a group of military personnel stationed in a specific location or military base, often for the purpose of defending it

φρουρά

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

επιτίθεται ξαφνικά

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

λεηλατώντας έναν τόπο κατά τη διάρκεια του πολέμου

to steal goods from a place or person, especially during times of war, chaos, or civil disorder

λεηλασία ενός τόπου

to attack ground targets, such as enemy troops or installations, with gunfire from low-flying aircraft

χτυπώντας επίγειους στόχους με αεροσκάφος

to maneuver around the side of an enemy force, position, or defensive line in order to gain a tactical advantage

αιφνιδιάζοντας τον εχθρό από πίσω ή από τα πλάγια

to destroy someone or something completely

εκμηδενίζω

to defeat someone completely and decisively

νικώντας κάποιον επιμελώς