war of the elements

One thing was certain, that though the battle might have ceased the war of the elements was raging more furiously than ever.

From Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars by T. Robertson

It still blew hard, but, in the comparative peace of the anchorage, sounds hitherto hidden by the war of the elements now made themselves manifest.

From Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean by E. Hamilton Currey

Nevertheless the war of the elements seemed to touch him but little; the glare of life broke dimly through the thickening ice of death.

From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul

Yet what would be thought, on the other hand, if he precipitated himself into the inhospitable night and the war of the elements in his ball-dress?

From Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert by John Henry Newman

The war of the elements had begun in earnest.

From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Marie Corelli