Flanders Fields
A World War I battle field in Belgium.
Poppies
A type of flower. Thousands of these flowers grew in Flanders Fields, and they have become a symbol of rememberance.
Larks
Small birds known for their beautiful songs; a symbol of hope.
Quarrel
A fight or altercation.
Legion
A large number of soldiers.
Muzzle
The opening of a gun, where the bullets are shot out.
Caesar
A reference to the Roman emperor Julius Caesar, who represents war and military strength.
Sworn
Having made a promise.
Anon
An archaic word for soon; shortly.
Wonderment
Having great admiration or respect.
Content
In a state of happiness or peace; without worry.
Bluecher
The last name of a famous general who fought against Napoleon's army in the battle of Leipzig in 1813.
Almeida
A general who commanded the army in the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961.
Birkenhead
A war zone during World War II
Aboukir
The site of the Battle of Aboukir, where Napoleon defeated the Ottoman army in 1799.
