Glossary of terms

a hard, flat, saltless biscuit that formed part of navy or army rations

to stop moving forward, especially a ship or vessel

an instrument with mirrors and a shutter used for sending messages in Morse code by reflecting the sun's rays

a large gun with a short barrel that fires shells high up into the air so that they drop down onto a target

the country where civilians live

a person in a household who spends time caring for their home and family, usually without paid employment

basic rights that many societies believe all people should have, such as the right to life and liberty, freedom of opinion and the right to education and work.