Requisitioned (v)
to demand or take, as by authority, for military purposes, public needs, etc.
Martinets (n)
strict disciplinarians, especially military ones.
Vortex (n)
a whirling mass of water, especially one in which a force of suction operates, as a whirlpool.
Insatiable (adj)
not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased.
Trench (n)
a long, narrow excavation in the ground, the earth from which is thrown up in front to serve as a shelter from enemy fire or attack.
Heedless (adj)
careless; thoughtless; unmindful.
Adapt (v)
to adjust oneself to different conditions, environments, etc
Wretched (adj)
in a very unhappy or unfortunate state
Armistice (n)
a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warring parties; a truce.
Exprit De Corps (n)
a sense of pride shared by the members of a group
Iron Youth (n)
a propaganda term used to encourage German youth to enlist in the army.
Non Com (n)
an enlisted military member holding a position of some degree of authority who has usually obtained it by promotion from within the non-officer ranks.
Billet (n)
a private dwelling that is required to house a soldier.
Agitated (adj)
feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
Groping (v)
moving or going about clumsily or hesitantly; stumbling
Skirmish (n)
a minor fight in a war, usually incidental to larger movements
Front (n)
the front edge of a battlefield area
Bombardment (n)
An attack by artillery fire
Canteen (n)
a water container or a cafe restaurant or cafeteria provided for the use of soldiers at a military base.
Rootless (adj)
having no basis of stability; unsteady.