Chapter 17 Vocabulary (Civil War)

to withdraw from conflict

to attack continuously with bombs or missiles

to set free from slavery or from other bondage

a situation where enemy ships patrol a port to keep weapons, ammunition, food, or other supplies from moving in or out

a plan of action designed to achieve an overall goal, such as how to win a war

a major shift in the direction of events that changes the course of history

of or relating to an attack or aggression

a military operation where one side surrounds its enemy, cutting off supplies, forcing those surrounded to surrender

to take items without permission, especially during war or disaster

working to protect someone or something

to agree to stop fighting or resisting, usually because defeat is near

a public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance