the Home Front

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 4. An act of mass destruction and loss of life (9)
  2. 5. Feeling of deep sadness that lasts a long time (10)
  3. 7. A German member of Adolf Hitler's political party (4)
  4. 8. A republic in central Europe (6)
  5. 10. The state of being ___ or not having a job (12)
  6. 12. To restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war (9)
  7. 13. To attack suddenly and without warning (5)
  8. 16. British statesman and leader during World War II (9)

Down

  1. 1. German Nazi dictator during World War II (6)
  2. 2. A volunteer unit formed to defend the ___ while the regular army is fighting elsewhere (9)
  3. 3. Compulsory military service (12)
  4. 6. British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (11)
  5. 9. United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (8)
  6. 11. A state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms (9)
  7. 14. A company that performs a public service (7)
  8. 15. Darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (8)