Allies by Alan Gratz Vocabulary Flashcard

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allies

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Countries or people that join together to fight against a common enemy

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Invasion

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An act of entering a place in large numbers, especially to take control

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strategy

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A detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport

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"Resistance" in the context of the book

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The refusal to accept or comply with something

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Occupation

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The action of entering and taking control of a country or area

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camaraderie

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A feeling of friendliness towards people that you work or share an experience with

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tactics

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The methods and actions taken to achieve a particular short-term aim

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siege

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A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building

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Armistice

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An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time

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propaganda

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Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view