| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| preparedness | A state of readiness, esp. for war |
| embattled | (of a place or people) Involved in or prepared for war, esp. because surrounded by enemy forces |
| privateer | An armed ship owned and officered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for use in war, esp. in the capture of enemy merchant shipping |
| booting | Start (a computer) and put it into a state of readiness for operation |
| reparation | The compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state |
| lebensraum | The territory that a state or nation believes is needed for its natural development, esp. associated with Nazi Germany |
