History Definitions

The fartherest-most forward position(s) of an armed forces personal and equiptmant generally in respect of marine or land forces

Allied forces invaded France during WW2 (June 6,1944)

Allies announced the surrender of German forces in Europe (May 8, 1945)

An intense military campaign intended to bring a swift victory

Prisoner of War

A compulsory contribution of money to a government during a time of war

The civilian sector of a nation at war when its armed forces are in combat abroad

The first 9 months of war were the period of Phoney War, where there was little actual combat. Life for Australians at this stage was fairly normal

The treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans

The policy of granting concessions to potential enemies to maintain peace

The entire land, sea, and air area that may become or is directly involved in war operations