| A | B |
|---|
| fortified | to make stronger with military defense. |
| garrison | troops stationed at a military post. |
| bombard | to attack often. |
| reconnaissance | a survey made to gather information about an enemy (spying). |
| skirmish | a brief (quick) fight among a small number of troops. |
| cavalry | soldiers who are mounted on horseback. |
| ad interim | temporary (for a little while). |
| annexation | to add or join a territory to an existing one. |
| execute | to shoot to death. |
| reinforcements | to make stronger (additional support). |
