War Movie Words - Learn English Study Lesson
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Interesting Phrases of War Movies
Friendly fire: Shooting your own team
Due to friendly fire, 100 men were killed
Casualties: Injured or dead men
We suffered 400 casualties today.
Lit up: Fired upon
Our troops lit up the neighborhood
Perimeter: The outer limits of the battle
We advanced toward the perimeter
Secured: Beating enemy in the area
We secured the building.
Recon: Reconnaissance mission / jungle spying
We went on a recon mission to spy on the enemy
Rock n Roll: Firing automatic gun
Rock n' roll everyone!
Saddle up: Put on backpack and go
Everyone saddle up and start walking!
Shrapnel: Pieces of metal flying from an explosion
The bomb sent shrapnel everywhere and I got hit.
Lock n' load: Put safety on and load ammunition.
Everyone get ready. Lock n' load!
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