Solve these clues to fill the grid.
- An act of mass destruction and loss of life
- 4 Across
- Feeling of deep sadness that lasts a long time
- 5 Across
- A German member of Adolf Hitler's political party
- 7 Across
- A republic in central Europe
- 8 Across
- The state of being ___ or not having a job
- 10 Across
- To restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
- 12 Across
- To attack suddenly and without warning
- 13 Across
- British statesman and leader during World War II
- 16 Across
- German Nazi dictator during World War II
- 1 Down
- A volunteer unit formed to defend the ___ while the regular army is fighting elsewhere
- 2 Down
- Compulsory military service
- 3 Down
- British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany
- 6 Down
- United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical
- 9 Down
- A state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
- 11 Down
- A company that performs a public service
- 14 Down
- Darkness resulting from the extinction of lights
- 15 Down