Tanks
Definition
Tanks are heavily armored combat vehicles that were first used in World War I. They move on caterpillar tracks and are typically armed with a large cannon and one or more machine guns.
Related terms
Armistice: This is an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
Trench Warfare: A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.
Artillery: Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
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