artillery
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As a man with a booming voice who gave his name only as Sheriff slammed down a piece to the groans of other players, artillery crackled in the distance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
However, it’s also about 20 miles from Iran’s mainland, from which Iran’s military could mount and resupply a steady barrage of missiles, drones, and even artillery fire.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Spotters who call in artillery strikes are no longer needed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
North Korea plans to deploy a new type of artillery along its southern border, state media said Friday, potentially putting Seoul within striking range as Pyongyang deepens its hostility towards South Korea.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Pétain reorganized the French defenses and took personal command of the artillery; now the Germans became the target of fierce bombardments as they clung to their frontline positions or tried to advance.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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A Long Walk to Water
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World War I
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