Vocabulary
Antiaircraft: A ground defence mechanism designed to attack aircraft through missile or gun shots.
Sentence: Henry ground his teeth. That meant about a thousand miles round-trip under attack by enemy fighter planes and antiaircraft on the ground. (Page 6)
Nissen hut: A half cylindrical shaped building made from corrugated steel which was originally designed by Major Peter Norman Nissen during World War I. Its main purpose was to house military men and it was heavily used during World War II.
Sentence: The ceiling was 8 feet high in the centre of the Nissen hut but it curved downward to the ground from there. (Page 8)
Flak: Exploding shells that are shot from the ground at enemy aircraft. Also known as antiaircraft artillery.
Sentence: With Dan in command, no matter how bad the flak or fighters were, Henry knew he at least had a chance. (Page 11)
Luftwaffe: Founded in 1935 it literally translates to “air weapon”. This was the name of the German Air force during World War II and it is still used at times.
Sentence: “I don’t know, Hank,” said Fred. “He seemed to know we’d be flying today. He said the Luftwaffe would be waiting for us.” (Page 12)
Bombardiers: These were members of a bomber crew mainly in the US Air Force, who were responsible for releasing bombs form the aircraft. They were also responsible for sighting them.
Sentence: Their bombardier, Paul Sabatino, trotted up the …show more content…
Sentence: “The Geneva Convention will do nothing for you here. You have been with the Maquis, therefore I am free of restrictions….” (Page 199)
Gestapo: Established in 1933, this was the Nazi state secret police group who were known for their harsh methods of torture.
Sentence: “This was sent to me by the head of the Gestapo in Lyon, Hauptsturmfuhrer Barbie…”. (Page 209)
Background
Antiaircraft: A ground defence mechanism designed to attack aircraft through missile or gun shots.
Sentence: Henry ground his teeth. That meant about a thousand miles round-trip under attack by enemy fighter planes and antiaircraft on the ground. (Page 6)
Nissen hut: A half cylindrical shaped building made from corrugated steel which was originally designed by Major Peter Norman Nissen during World War I. Its main purpose was to house military men and it was heavily used during World War II.
Sentence: The ceiling was 8 feet high in the centre of the Nissen hut but it curved downward to the ground from there. (Page 8)
Flak: Exploding shells that are shot from the ground at enemy aircraft. Also known as antiaircraft artillery.
Sentence: With Dan in command, no matter how bad the flak or fighters were, Henry knew he at least had a chance. (Page 11)
Luftwaffe: Founded in 1935 it literally translates to “air weapon”. This was the name of the German Air force during World War II and it is still used at times.
Sentence: “I don’t know, Hank,” said Fred. “He seemed to know we’d be flying today. He said the Luftwaffe would be waiting for us.” (Page 12)
Bombardiers: These were members of a bomber crew mainly in the US Air Force, who were responsible for releasing bombs form the aircraft. They were also responsible for sighting them.
Sentence: Their bombardier, Paul Sabatino, trotted up the …show more content…
Sentence: “The Geneva Convention will do nothing for you here. You have been with the Maquis, therefore I am free of restrictions….” (Page 199)
Gestapo: Established in 1933, this was the Nazi state secret police group who were known for their harsh methods of torture.
Sentence: “This was sent to me by the head of the Gestapo in Lyon, Hauptsturmfuhrer Barbie…”. (Page 209)
Background