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artillery

[ahr-til-uh-ree] / ɑrˈtɪl ə ri /


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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

This would prove crucial in July 1943 when the Allies launched their attack on Sicily and were initially bogged down by Nazi artillery at Gela, the primary invasion beach.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned both sides for attacks on civilian areas as Ukraine and Russia kept up their artillery war.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

They did not have gunpowder, but they had artillery in the form of the ballista.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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