artillery

• It was clear to me, however, that Sabratha was finished —their artillery was already "in the bag"—and something must be done immediately to close the road to the west. —  Panzer Battles
• The decision seems to have fallen as it did because the artillery was accidentally mentioned first in the fatal letter he had received announcing the family straits, and the necessary renunciation of the navy. —  The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.)
• In addition, by a sufficiency of fighting aeroplanes with most efficient pilots, our artillery were adequately guarded from sunrise to sunset from any hostile aeroplane observation In short, our air supremacy was undisputed and absolutely protected our own artillery against damage and molestation from the hostile guns. —  Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2
• The great reform in French artillery began in 1765, although Gribeauval was not able to effect all of his changes until he became Inspector General of Artillery in 1776. —  Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America
• The French are certainly patriotic enough, though their reverence for the gods may possibly be questioned The regiments of the guards, the heavy cavalry, and the artillery are all filled with men chosen with some care. —  Recollections of Europe

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