star-shells

Every yard of it was under scrutiny from the German lines and, even at night, owing to the lavish use of star-shells by the enemy, it was a long and slow journey as it was necessary to stop and remain absolutely quiet when a light came near.

The Emma Gees Herbert Wes McBride

Then the star-shells rise, burst, and light up a large area, while a big searchlight plays slowly on the clouds.

Diary of a Nursing Sister on the Western Front, 1914-1915 Anonymous

The Germans, showing in the light of the star-shells, had become snouted creatures in their gas helmets.

The Boy Allies with Haig in Flanders Or, the Fighting Canadians of Vimy Ridge

When star-shells droop through the shattered trees,

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 16, 1917 Various

Some batteries on our right next the French lines are doing some thundering, and there are more star-shells than usual lighting up the sky on the left.

Diary of a Nursing Sister on the Western Front, 1914-1915 Anonymous

An aeroplane appeared overhead so close down that Chester could see it plainly in the light of the star-shells when his sight came back.

The Boy Allies with Haig in Flanders Or, the Fighting Canadians of Vimy Ridge

Lieutenant Sherries, then fired star-shells, which disclosed the attacking force up to a thousand yards off.

Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief Frederick Sleigh Roberts

The German star-shells, rising and floating and glaring constellations, spread their garish light over the front, and showed the French charging forward in the open.

The Boy Allies with Haig in Flanders Or, the Fighting Canadians of Vimy Ridge

The thunder of the guns was pleasing, and as each shell sped on its errand, the unforgettable scene became more beautiful, with the glow from the star-shells and the sight of men, silhouetted in the temporary light against the white-blanketed earth, going about their duty, as some of them had done for more than two and a half years.

Some Naval Yarns Mordaunt Hall

In the light of star-shells and explosions they saw its guns begin to bellow.

Morale A Story of the War of 1941-43 Murray Leinster 1935