The French and Indian War - Weapons and Strategies

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Militia

A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies

Abatis

Field fortification consisting of branches laid in a row, with the sharpened tops directed outwards towards the enemy.

Parley

A conference, especially between enemies

Musket

A smooth bore gun with a long barrel that fired lead balls.

Fort

A strong or fortified place occupied by troops and usually surrounded by walls, ditches, and other defensive works.

Massacre

The killing of people who cannot defend themselves

Ambush

A surprise attack

Guerrilla Warfare Tactics

Sudden unexpected attacks carried out by militia or warriors - swift, hidden, and fast.

Bayonet

A knife that can be fixed to the end of a musket & use as a weapon

High Ground

Land that is higher than the surrounding area & used as a defensive position.

Gorget

A piece of armor protecting the throat

Tomahawk

A light ax used by Native Americans as a tool for cutting and as a weapon for fighting.

European Combat

When soldiers stand shoulder to shoulder on a battle field and advance towards the enemy.

Powder Horn

A hollowed out horn with a cap used to carry gunpowder.

Broadsword

A sword with a broad blade for cutting rather than thrusting

War Campaign

A large scale, long military strategy plan that includes a series of battles or operations in a war.

War Theater

An area or place in which important military events occur or are progressing.

Regulars

Trained professional soldiers, as distinct from militia or conscripts.

Casualties

People who are killed, wounded, captured, or missing in a war

Cannon

A big gun that sends projectiles towards the enemy or over fort walls.

Siege

Military blockade or bombardment of an enemy town or position in order to force it to surrender