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shelling

synonyms for shelling

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After the first short spell of shelling our men fixed bayonets and lifted them high above the parapet.

There was no shelling at the moment, but rifle bullets kept flopping into the parapet especially when the periscope was moved.

When we advance, no matter the shelling we give them, they stand right up firing coolly and straight over their parapets.

Yesterday when we were coming in, the Germans started shelling the village we had to go through.

Whilst the shelling was on, they dodged down in their trenches, and popped up again when it was over.

The shelling is making the house shake, but nothing very serious, I think, at present.

So soon as this shelling stops I must sneak off to try and put our cemeteries straight.

Just at this moment they are shelling our usual front line billets vigorously.

The enemy were shelling the town, so I put a corporal on the watch to give notice as the shells drew nearer.

The enemy is shelling us now, and as it is a particularly clear day they are using it to the best advantage to try and destroy us.

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OCTOBER 26, 1985