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artillery

[ahr-til-uh-ree] / ɑrˈtɪl ə ri /


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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 the same year, Russia had two-and-a-half times more artillery pieces and shells than Ukraine.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 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

Captain Smith brings the men to the fort, where two of our cannons sit perched on an artillery platform.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone


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