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army
a large organised group of soldiers trained to fight on land
attack
to use force against an enemy in order to defeat them
base
the main place where soldiers live and prepare for operations
build
to construct something, such as a wall or fortress, for protection or use
castle
a large strong building with thick walls, built to protect people inside from attack
defend
to protect a place or person from attack by an enemy
destroy
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or can be used
empire
a group of countries or territories ruled by a single powerful leader or nation
enemy
a person or group that fights against you
fight
to take part in a battle or struggle against an opposing force
force
a group of people, especially soldiers, organised for a particular purpose
guard
a person or group of people whose job is to watch over a place or person
king
the male ruler of a kingdom, who has the highest authority in the land
leader
a person who guides or commands a group, organisation, or country
map
a drawing that shows rivers, roads, mountains, and borders of an area
march
to walk with regular steps in a group, especially as soldiers
plan
a detailed set of steps decided in advance in order to achieve a goal
protect
to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger
rally
to bring together soldiers or supporters to renew their effort after a setback
recruit
to find new people to join an army or organisation
resource
something useful such as food, wood, or gold that people need to survive and build
retreat
to move back from a battle or dangerous position to a safer place
rule
to govern a country or territory as its official leader
scout
a soldier sent ahead of the main force to gather information about the enemy
siege
a military operation in which forces surround a place to cut off supplies and force surrender
soldier
a person who serves in an army and is trained to fight
strategy
a detailed plan for achieving success, especially in war or competition
supply
goods such as food, weapons, or equipment needed by an army to operate
tower
a tall structure used for watching the surrounding area or defending a position
trade
the activity of buying and selling goods between different groups or countries
train
to teach soldiers the skills they need to fight effectively
troop
a group of soldiers, especially one that moves and operates together
unit
a group of soldiers that operates together as part of a larger force
victory
success in a battle, contest, or struggle against an opponent
war
a period of armed conflict between countries, groups, or forces