English III: Band of Brothers Exam Vocabulary-

Airborne Infantry

Troops that can be dropped where needed by plane.

Infraction

 A violation of a law, agreement, or set of rules.

Scrubbed (mission)

To cancel or postpone.

Barracks

 A building or group of buildings used to house soldiers.

Gangplank

A movable board used as a ramp to board or disembark from a plane.

The Third Reich

The Nazi name for Germany and its regime from 1933-45. “The Third Empire”.

Shrapnel

Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion.

Leg Bag

Used to hold equipment that a paratrooper could not carry during a jump.

Liberate

Set someone, or something free from a situation.

Court Martial

A court for trying members of the armed services accused of offenses against military law

C-47

Plane used on D-day.

Drop Zone

Area where each company was supposed to land.

Comradeship

The company and friendship of others with common goals.

Flank

The right or left side of a group of people.

Artillery

Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.

Battery

Two or more pieces of artillery used for combined action.

Decorations

Distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism, meritorious or outstanding service or achievement (usually a medal).

Fraternization

To associate on close terms with members of a hostile group.

Infantry

Foot Soldiers.

Briefing

A meeting for giving instructions.

Checkpoint

A barrier or manned entrance, typically at the border, where travelers are subject to security checks.

Covering fire

Rifle or machine gun fire used to keep the enemy occupied while troops moved forward or back.

Mortar

An infantry weapon that fires a projectile at a very high trajectory.

Suppressing fire

Shots fired not meaning to hit, but rather to scare or restrain your enemy; to keep his head down.

Foxhole

Small ditch where men hide.

Trench foot

Foot fungus that soldiers got from wearing wet boots.

Morale

The mental and emotional condition of an individual or group.

Martial Law

When the military takes over justice system.