invasion -
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:
World War II started with the invasion of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939.
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renegade -
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
Benedict Arnold became an infamous renegade when he betrayed the Americans during the Revolutionary War.
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vanquish -
To defeat thoroughly
Alexander the Great vanquished entire countries in his quest to build one of the world's biggest empires.
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blitz -
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz
The soldiers blitzed the enemy before they were able to stop the attack.
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brutality -
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.
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annihilate -
To totally destroy
The atom bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima annihilated the city.
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barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
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massacre -
An act of killing a lot of people
The army investigated what seemed like a massacre of innocent villagers
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insurrection -
A violent revolt against a government
In October 1917, Lenin led a Bolshevik insurrection that overthrew the Russian government.
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massacre -
Killing a lot of people
When the Mongols put down a rebellion, they massacred all the people who rebelled.
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betray -
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
Benedict Arnold famously betrayed the heroes of the Revolutionary War by helping the British.
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breach -
The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.
After 6 months of siege, the invading army breached the city's wall and destroyed the city.
