artillery
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He trained as an artillery specialist in World War I and in World War II, he supervised the creation of patriotic films, including the “Why We Fight” series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
In World War I, all sides dug in to escape artillery barrages, while the British Army formed units of miners, nicknamed the Moles, to tunnel to German trenches and plant explosives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
That plan included a suspension of "all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Ukraine war, where AI-powered drone technology is crucial, has helped drive the wave of innovation, while persuading militaries in Germany and elsewhere to look beyond traditional kit like tanks and artillery.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“The ground is churned up to a depth of ten feet and is the consistency of porridge,” reported a British artillery commander.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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