Possible Clues:

• Shaw play '... and the Man'
• Shaw play '.... and the Man'
• ___ running
• Limbs of war
• Dire Straits "Brothers in ___"
• They hold hands provided artist returns with the manuscript
• Things you can bear
• 18 down are not for such weaponry
• This puzzle's topic
• "Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your ___)"