| 单词 | trench mortar |
| 例句 | “He’s all right. It was a big trench mortar shell.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z There are at least four more batteries of nine-inch guns to the right of the farm, and behind the poplars they have put in trench mortars. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Me, with the eyes shut, “A trench mortar shell.” A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z There's a trail taking in sites such as a first world war trench mortar, plus an action station where kids get the opportunity to try camouflage gear for themselves. Events picks of the week 2010-03-27T00:08:00Z We were listening intently to the audio version of Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms,” and the rental car almost swerved off the road when Frederic Henry got hit by a trench mortar shell. Once war-torn, Slovenia has become a green retreat 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Only the day before the Germans had been active with trench mortars, and he couldn't understand why they were sulking now. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z In spite of their intense gunfire of massed batteries, supported by Austrian howitzers and large numbers of heavy trench mortars, the Germans' plans were thwarted so far as this rapidity of progress was concerned. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z We have also supplied large numbers of heavy guns and trench mortars to our Allies in different theatres of war. England, Canada and the Great War 2011-10-20T02:00:21.577Z In addition to many enemy killed, the division captured one thousand four hundred and seven of the enemy, thirteen 77-mm. field guns, ten trench mortars, and numerous machine guns and stores. Average Americans 2011-06-02T02:00:20.387Z At the same time big guns on the high ground to the north-east and south-west bombarded our lines, trench mortars joined in, and bombers stormed our trenches with grenades. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Big guns and trench mortars prepared the way; then the German infantry swarmed out of their trenches and attacked the brigade which lay north of Givenchy. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z We had also captured 142 guns, some 350 machine guns, and 70 trench mortars, with great quantities of ammunition, material, and stores of all kinds. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z He was in command of a trench mortar battery, and advanced with the infantry in the attack. The Irish on the Somme Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front' 2011-01-12T03:00:32.843Z They threw hand grenades, fired trench mortars, and had a general Fourth of July celebration. Average Americans 2011-06-02T02:00:20.387Z At Cuinchy on 27th September Corporal Burt's company had lined the front trench, ready for an attack, when a bomb from a trench mortar fell amongst them. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z In the same period they captured thirty-one machine guns and twenty-one trench mortars. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. Only light guns with a few four-inch pieces have been able to keep up with the advance, and trench mortars do not seem to have been brought up quickly. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Eric was in command on July 1 of his trench mortar battery, which had very important duties to perform, and which very materially helped the advance. The Irish on the Somme Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front' 2011-01-12T03:00:32.843Z This on March 19 and again on March 20, when the telephone line was repeatedly cut by an intense enemy bombardment of heavy caliber shells from both guns and trench mortars.” Battery E in France 149th Field Artillery, Rainbow (42nd) Division On 24th May he volunteered to go out and recover two trench mortars which belonged to his battalion and had been abandoned in a ditch the previous day. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The French completely cleaned out the German defenses, capturing 178 men and officers and numbers of machine guns and trench mortars. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. There are hundreds of trench mortars that sent the dreaded "Minnenwurfer"; ugly, chunky guns, peculiarly vicious looking. A "Y Girl in France Letters of Katherine Shortall Later, on no less than three occasions, when our bombing parties, which were clearing the enemy's trenches, were unable to advance, he went forward and threw trench mortar bombs among the enemy. The Irish on the Somme Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front' 2011-01-12T03:00:32.843Z A trench mortar gun had a premature burst, and exploded all the munition in the pit; blew the whole lot—men and all—to pieces. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. The Germans had opened fire with trench mortars on five or six of our men who were holding a crater. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z You are sitting up to the ears in mud under a brisk howitzer, trench mortar and rifle grenade fire, when a respectful signaller crawls round a traverse, remarking, "Message, Sir." Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol 150, February 9, 1916 They captured one officer and ninety-nine of other ranks, and several machine guns and a trench mortar. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources The Germans officially claimed to have captured as a result of this operation the remarkably large number of fifty-six officers, 5,600 men, five guns, twenty-eight machine guns and ten trench mortars. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Sitting in the middle of about one hundred trench mortar bombs, visions of the whole show going up came to me. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. Beneath the cyclone and out of sight trench mortar actions were fought, mining operations carried on, bombs and hand grenades thrown. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War The nearest burst was within ten feet of the trench mortar position, and the officer withdrew his party, a sadder and a wiser man. From the St. Lawrence to the Yser with the 1st Canadian brigade During the month of March, 1917, the British captured 1,239 Germans, of whom sixteen were officers, and large quantities of war material, including twenty-five trench mortars and three field guns. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources They took some prisoners, including two officers, as well as two guns, two machine guns, one trench mortar and a large quantity of arms and ammunition. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War I looked down, and at the depth of about twelve feet was a trench mortar. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. I met a young captain of the Royal Marine Artillery who was in charge of a battery of trench mortars. “Crumps”, The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went At this moment the trench mortar officer came up the trench and volunteered to assist us. From the St. Lawrence to the Yser with the 1st Canadian brigade An enormous quantity of war material fell into British hands, including guns, trench mortars, and machine guns. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources The material booty included thirty guns, thirteen machine guns, and five trench mortars. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War A trench mortar had got us full in one of our tracks, and the beastly thing broke. Life in a Tank Beyond that range up to the average range, trench mortars which "lobbed" a charge of high explosive from trench to trench could be used. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers This was a German gun brought up to this front to counteract our trench mortar. From the St. Lawrence to the Yser with the 1st Canadian brigade More than 1,000 prisoners, seven guns, many trench mortars and machine guns, and a large booty of engineering materials and other military stores fell into the hands of the victors. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources He had been in the trenches for months and was on his way to somewhere for a course of instruction in bombing, or the use of trench mortars, or map-reading. A Padre in France They had given us trouble with their trench mortars. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders Exactly on the second our artillery trench mortars and machine guns opened up. Over the top with the 25th Chronicle of events at Vimy Ridge and Courcellette He could have spotted the vindictive crash of "75's," the deep-toned bellowing of "heavies," or, nearer by—had they been in action—the banging of trench mortars. Where the Souls of Men are Calling Their captures also included about eighty guns, twelve of them of heavy caliber, and a large number of trench mortars and machine guns and a large quantity of engineering material and military stores. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources Muray had one eye blown out by shrapnel from a trench mortar without losing consciousness. Norman Ten Hundred A Record of the 1st (Service) Bn. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry This form of grenade is very heavy, often weighing 200 pounds and is fired from a trench mortar. Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition He is using a trench mortar on us. Over the top with the 25th Chronicle of events at Vimy Ridge and Courcellette It was here that I first saw the German minnewafers and trench mortars at work. In the Flash Ranging Service Observations of an American Soldier During His Service With the A.E.F. in France The infantry actions continued during the entire day, supported by artillery and trench mortars, which were keeping the Austrian artillery in check. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources Fritz trench mortar batteries sending over a series of particularly nastily ranged shells. Norman Ten Hundred A Record of the 1st (Service) Bn. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry The gun had been buried by the explosion, but we managed to get it out and were cleaning it up again when another trench mortar shell came over. World's War Events, Vol. II It was while in those trenches that we first started to use the Lewis gun and the Stokes trench mortar. Over the top with the 25th Chronicle of events at Vimy Ridge and Courcellette Back under shelter they tumbled; whistles sounded distantly; a trench mortar crashed; then the accentless tattoo of machine guns broke from every emplacement. Barbarians They captured two 4-inch guns, two 6-inch mortars, trench mortars and machine guns, and a large quantity of arms and ammunition. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources One of the few trench mortar shells burst within a yard of a tall youngster. Norman Ten Hundred A Record of the 1st (Service) Bn. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry In the same period we had captured 27 guns, over 200 machine guns, and some 40 trench mortars. World's War Events, Vol. II Some days we would "strafe" him with trench mortars; on others we would give him a touch of our artillery. Over the top with the 25th Chronicle of events at Vimy Ridge and Courcellette Hand bombs were also thrown, and the small trench mortars, catapults, and Japanese trench mortar, were brought constantly into play. The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula The Italians captured what was left of the enemy garrison and two 75-mm. guns, one trench mortar, four machine guns, and a large quantity of supplies and ammunition. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources "With a trench mortar bombardment on," supplemented Vane laughing. Mufti The deep cellars, usually to be found in the villages, and the numerous pits and quarries common to a chalk country were used to provide cover for machine guns and trench mortars. World's War Events, Vol. II I forget what it was, bombing probably, or the use of trench mortars, possibly map reading or—a subject part of the school curriculum of our grandmothers—the use of globes. Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 What the eye doth not see the trench mortars do not trouble is as true to-day as when Noah first mentioned the fact; and camouflage is the application of this mighty dictum. No Man's Land Both offensive and defensive tactics were employed, including lively sham battles with grenades, bayonets, and trench mortars. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources The gentlemen opposite, not being cricketers themselves or knowing anything about the slow bowler, had, as usual, mistaken him for a trench mortar and were making a belated reply. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916 The trench mortars could not reach their dugout line. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 Their C Battery put up a wonderful fight—got infantry and trench mortars to help, and didn't come away until 10 P.M., after putting their guns out of action. Pushed and the Return Push Both we and the Turk were very free with rifle grenades, but what troubled us most was a special pattern of trench mortar that threw a heavy bomb over quarter of a mile. With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916—1917 The Finns took 1,560 officers and soldiers prisoner, while their captures included four trench mortars, nine machine guns, and one bomb thrower. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources Howitzers, trench mortars, munitions, men, on a scale France would hardly miss,—the Asiatic side of the Straits would be occupied—and, in one month from to-day, our warships will have Constantinople under their guns. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 Here let us insert the story of a two-man detachment of those redoubtable trench mortar men who rivaled their comrades' exploits with rifle and bayonet or machine gun. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 "Might as well make us trench mortars," growled Kelly to me. Pushed and the Return Push Turkish depots and stores at many points were in flames, 38 guns, many machine guns, trench mortars, ships, tugs and barges, miscellaneous river craft and bridging material fell into our hands. With a Highland Regiment in Mesopotamia 1916—1917 In addition, our people brought up a great many trench mortars of different calibers, with enormous quantities of ammunition. The Emma Gees With his ideas still framed on Western standards he puts it forcibly, not to say ferociously, that we must, must, must be given our fair share of trench mortars, bombs and gun ammunition. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 Now the trench mortar platoon and "M. G." platoon went to the railroad front, and Major Donoghue was the last one to leave the famous Kodish Front, where he had won distinction. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 Battalions were ordered not to attempt to push on beyond the final objective; trench mortars were to be moved up to cover the consolidation of the final positions; the reconnaissance work had been specially thorough. Pushed and the Return Push At the same time, the fire of the machine guns and trench mortars in our 96trenches became hotter and more constant. The Old Front Line From the beginning our artillery, machine guns and trench mortars had been maintaining a continuous fire, but the Germans, taken by surprise, were several minutes getting started. The Emma Gees As regards trench mortars, the supply was hopelessly inadequate. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 Both these details reported to a Russian trench mortar officer and remained under his command during the engagement. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 Three ponderous booms from that direction denoted trench mortars at work. Pushed and the Return Push We now began seriously to try and harass the enemy with trench mortars, for which purpose Trench Mortar Batteries were formed. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion To compare a Roman catapult with a modern trench mortar seems absurd. Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America Bailloud, for his part, promises to leave them their fair share of guns and trench mortars. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 They came in at a new angle and divided the Americans and French, completely overwhelming the trench mortar men's rifle fire and putting Costello's valiant machine guns out of action, too. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 "Two hundred yards behind that road, sir—trench mortars suspected there, sir." Pushed and the Return Push It is feared, however, that the first efforts of the trench mortar experts in the trenches were not fully appreciated. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion At 4.15 p.m. a strong barrage of trench mortars and rifle grenades began to beat upon the front line, accompanied by heavy artillery fire against communication and support trenches and the back area. The Story of the 2/4th Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry We have taken several machine guns and trench mortars as well as some fifty prisoners. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 Then they placed their trench mortars in position to meet the Bolo counter-attack. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 The people that annoyed us most of all, however, were the trench mortar companies, who lived in comparative comfort in substantial dug-outs behind the front line. The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 April 24—Heavy trench mortar bombardment of front line held by B, C and D Companies. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion We were once disturbed by the enemy destroying a trench mortar store situated close to where we slept. The Seventeenth Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion) Record of War Service, 1914-1918 Two Japanese trench mortars were also used from Infantry trenches with excellent effect, but owing to ammunition supply becoming soon exhausted and no fresh supplies being available they had to be discarded. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 This counterattack of the Reds was repulsed by the trench mortar boys who, however, found themselves at the end of the attack with no more ammunition for their mortars, Col. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 I was just going back over the fields when I met a company of our light trench mortar batteries. The Great War As I Saw It The assaulting troops were amply provided with numerous machine guns, Lewis guns, trench mortars, and storming-ladders. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion He retaliated chiefly on the front line defences with trench mortars. The Seventeenth Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion) Record of War Service, 1914-1918 Under cover of the darkness, the enemy even brought trench mortars on camels up to our wire to assist in the bombardment. With the British Army in The Holy Land Donoghue had taken back to the Kodish Force valuable reinforcements in the shape of Smith's and Tessin's trench mortar sections of "Hq" Company. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 I returned to Boves, where, having washed and shaved, I had dinner in a damaged house with some officers of a light trench mortar battery, and after dinner started on my way to Gentelles Wood. The Great War As I Saw It In addition to prisoners we captured over 40 machine guns and 10 trench mortars. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion Immediately on taking over the trenches they were subjected to trench mortar bombardments and sniping raids. The Seventeenth Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion) Record of War Service, 1914-1918 The area had become very quiet with one or two exceptions, and the enemy did not subject our infantry to much shelling, and contented himself with occasionally annoying them with trench mortars. Three years in France with the Guns: Being Episodes in the life of a Field Battery Company, one trench mortar section, a medical detachment and a detachment of 310th Engineers who could handle a rifle if necessary with right good will. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 You will be glad to know that the trench mortar man is the only one who gets a chance to sleep in the trenches; that is, to have a decent sleep. Letters from France A Company had a particularly unpleasant relief, as the enemy chose that time to send over a number of gas shells and trench mortars, most of which fell amongst that Company, causing them several casualties. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion No word of the bombs and trench mortars I asked for six weeks ago, but the "bayonets" are coming in liberally now. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Half way between the great gun and the hand grenade stand among war weapons the trench mortars. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights And "I" Company supported by the French artillery, by machine gun and trench mortar men, stood the Reds off with great resolution and inflicted terrible losses. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 Most of it's composed by myself, as there isn't a drill book for trench mortar batteries. Letters from France C Company were again unfortunate the following night, when they were bombarded with heavy trench mortars, and suffered nine more casualties. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion Have got an answer about the Japanese trench mortars and bombs. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I In no branch of the artillery has such advancement been made as in the trench mortars, which have now attained almost as great a degree of accuracy as the field-gun. Italy at War and the Allies in the West Forthe of "Hq" Company trench mortar platoon were loaned for a few days to the British officer at Shred Makrenga to instruct his Russian troops in the use of the Stokes mortars. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 What happens in trenches is: that if the Germans get nasty and shell us, or send a few bombs from trench mortars, we try to make ourselves nastier still and send over twice as many. Letters from France We were also short and entirely inexperienced in the use of rifle grenades and trench mortars, with which the enemy made very good practice. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion The trench mortars—bomb guns they call them—will be ready in Japan in two and a half months' time. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I It was a high price but, on the other hand, she captured 19,000 prisoners, 67 pieces of artillery, and scores of trench mortars and machine-guns. Italy at War and the Allies in the West Again the trench mortar came into good use. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 Two of us and 71 men are on a course in trench mortars. Letters from France A large trench mortar certainly did find its way up to the trenches by some means one day, and provided considerable amusement to our men. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion If the supreme command can't do that; and can't even send us trench mortars as substitutes, let them harden their hearts and wind up this great enterprise for which they simply haven't got the nerve. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I A new, and in many respects one of the most effective weapons produced by the war is the trench mortar. Italy at War and the Allies in the West We have captured about 41,000 prisoners and 1,400 guns, howitzers and trench mortars…. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War On the way to his headquarters I saw a captain of the R.H.A., and found out he had come to be in command of a heavy trench mortar battery in our brigade. Letters from France Bedford at once pushed on with his party with much dash in face of heavy fire from machine guns, rifles, trench mortars and bombs. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion I shall be glad in the meantime of as many more trench mortars and bombs as you can possibly spare. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Well, Jack, our next trip in was at Hill 60, and it was a warm spot—not artillery fire this time, but trench mortars. Into the Jaws of Death One brigade of artillery, consisting of three regiments of field artillery, and one trench mortar battery. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War We were doing a pre-arranged strafe into a German salient—two trench mortar batteries and all our artillery on to their first and second lines, &c. Letters from France The support trench was also fairly good, and the front posts not too bad, though they frequently got knocked in with heavy trench mortars, and required constant repairing. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion The Anzacs are very much depressed to hear they are to get no more bombs for their six Japanese trench mortars. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Each day we would have a trench mortar scrap from two o'clock till five, and we would blow each other's trenches to pieces. Into the Jaws of Death The C.O. maintained his policy of worrying the Hun in every possible manner, the fullest use being made of the artillery liaison officers and the Stokes and Newton trench mortars for this purpose. The Seventh Manchesters July 1916 to March 1919 Sniping is done with field guns and trench mortars. Letters from France The raid was made against the enemy's first and second line trenches nearly opposite North Crater, and was intended in addition to inflicting casualties to obtain identification, and destroy suspected trench mortar emplacements and dug-outs. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion Glad I did not lose a minute after seeing the ground in asking Maxwell and Methuen to make me some trench mortars. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I We went in during the night when it was fairly quiet, and we took over the gun positions, from a trench mortar crew. Into the Jaws of Death Kindness to a German is often misplaced, as we found when his "travelling Circus" of heavy trench mortars arrived. The Seventh Manchesters July 1916 to March 1919 One trench mortar would consume in an hour plum puddings for an orphan school. My Second Year of the War Steps were accordingly taken to cover the front between Breslau and Hairpin Craters with Lewis gun fire, whilst trench mortar co-operation was also arranged, and all Companies warned to be particularly alert. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion Then I have had to cable for Engineers, trench mortars, bombs, hand grenades, periscopes. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I Our trench mortar was being worked energetically to keep back any German reinforcements. Into the Jaws of Death I fancy our heavy trench mortars must have joined in. Letters from France On my left, my older brother, Gordon, who was supporting a trench mortar battery in the front-line trench, was working away within 500 yards of me. S.O.S. Stand to! A trench mortar is a kind of toy howitzer and very useful when you want to try conclusions with a neighbouring trench at short range. Leaves from a Field Note-Book Have cabled home begging for more engineers, a lot of hand grenades, trench mortars, periscopes and tools. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I A machine gun battery in a strong point just ahead held out, and a trench mortar on our left supported us, and our few lads did the rest. Into the Jaws of Death It must have been a big howitzer shell, or perhaps a very large trench mortar bomb, which was making them. Letters from France They cleaned up the first line, then on to the second, smashing their guns, trench mortars and trenches, bombed the dugouts, destroyed their rations and sent back over 1800 prisoners. S.O.S. Stand to! The maximum range of illuminating shells fired from rifles was about 200 yards; for trench mortars about one mile; and from field and naval guns about four miles. Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization Am specially keen about trench mortars; if it comes to close fighting on the Peninsula with its restricted area trench mortars may make up for our lack of artillery and especially of howitzers. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I It was a big trench mortar, and we soon found that if you saw it in time you could dodge it. Into the Jaws of Death What I took for the sound of heavy trench mortars was also, certainly, that of German shells. Letters from France The bombardments now became daily, and all our efforts at retaliation either with artillery or trench mortars proved entirely ineffectual. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. A few also received some instruction in a rather primitive form of trench mortar. The Story of the "9th King's" in France The War Office can get no more bombs for our Japanese trench mortars! Gallipoli Diary, Volume I About this time we received our first supply of trench mortars, and I assure you we enjoyed using them. Into the Jaws of Death "One of our trench mortars, I think," says another. Letters from France Here we remained until the 21st, with a two-days' holiday at Humbercamps in the middle, a holiday spent in digging cable trenches and carrying trench mortars and ammunition. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. Almost every afternoon, about 4-30 p.m., the usual trench mortar "strafe" would commence, and would last for an hour or so. The Story of the "9th King's" in France Putting the French on one side, we here, in this great force, possess only half a dozen good trench mortars—the Japanese. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I The Germans also concentrated heavy trench mortars on the craters, and after blowing the men to pieces all day, they attacked at night. Into the Jaws of Death The principal feature was the daily enemy bombardment with trench mortars, which lasted from one to three hours, and was on occasions very heavy. The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry France, April 1915-November 1918 He himself superintended the work inside the crater, where he had a miraculous escape from a trench mortar, which wounded all standing round him. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. They fired 300 shells from six trench mortars and scored a notable success. History of the American Negro in the Great World War His Splendid Record in the Battle Zones of Europe; Including a Resume of His Past Services to his Country in the Wars of the Revolution, of 1812, the War of Rebellion, the Indian Wars on the Frontier, the Spanish-American War, and the Late Imbroglio With Mexico On the tail of his plane rode a German, with a face like those newspaper caricatures of the Kaiser, who shot at him with a trench mortar—boom—boom—boom—boom! Burned Bridges There was always lots of trench mortar fighting here, and we had orders to send over six shells for every one that came across. Into the Jaws of Death There was very little cover from enemy snipers, who were pretty active, and there were several casualties from fishtail trench mortars. The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry France, April 1915-November 1918 Bunn, were missing, while in the rest of the Battalion about 30 men were wounded, mostly by trench mortars or rifle fire when digging out "50" trench. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. There was also some shortage of shells and ammunition for guns and rifles, while of trench mortars a division had but few. A Soldier's Sketches Under Fire We captured over 100 prisoners, including 3 officers, as well as 3 machine guns and two trench mortars. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915 I guess Fritz was sore, for our Stokes light trench mortars and heavies had been pounding the German trenches all day long. Into the Jaws of Death One night was marked by a very intense "strafe" for a short time with rifle grenades and trench mortars. The Story of the 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry France, April 1915-November 1918 The front line was to be held by isolated observation posts only, and there was to be no garrison within effective trench mortar range of the enemy. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. In gas projectiles such as shells, hand grenades, and trench mortar bombs, a part or the whole of the explosive charge is replaced by a liquid which is converted into gas by the explosion. Military Instructors Manual He got this for lifting his trench mortar over the parapet when all the detachment were killed. Carry On Letters in War-Time He had scarcely finished speaking when the trench mortar bombardment opened up, and we had barely hit the trench when a sausage landed on the very spot where we had been. Into the Jaws of Death There is much rifle fire, but no sound from the machine guns or the eighteen pounders and trench mortars. The Insurrection in Dublin Here, and on the Rue de L'Epinette, the enemy was active with snipers and trench mortars—in the centre thing's were very quiet. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. Besides these there is the rifle grenade and trench mortar. Military Instructors Manual MY DEARESTS: We haven't had any hint of what is going to happen to us—whether Field Artillery, the Heavies or trench mortars. Carry On Letters in War-Time Our trench mortars were doing great work throwing over six bombs for every one Fritzie sent, and the Germans evidently thought we were too wide-awake, for they failed to show up. Into the Jaws of Death My original ambition was trench mortars—not so noisy. The Title A Comedy in Three Acts Just South of the Bienvillers road a small salient, some 180 yards across ran out towards the enemy's lines, overlooked from two sides, and always being battered out of recognition by trench mortars and bombs. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. A trench mortar emplacement is dug in the rear wall of the trench, or a shell hole is utilized, care being taken to conceal it from aerial observation. Military Instructors Manual To get rid of him, they put him into the trench mortars and within a month he had won his D.C.M. Carry On Letters in War-Time Only once did Fritz blow in the entrance with a trench mortar, and then we had to dig ourselves out. Into the Jaws of Death Then, just as the man was in the middle of his description of the functioning of the trench mortar, the telephone-bell rang, and Christine excused herself. The Pretty Lady We were not much worried by the enemy, in fact, except for one trench mortar near Hulluch, called the "Goose," he kept very quiet. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. Trench Mortars: Two trench mortars have been assigned to the Central sector and the Commanding officer, Company "C," is charged with the construction of emplacements therefor and the manning of them. Military Instructors Manual Before the French had cleared the trench the Germans opened a leisurely bombardment with a trench mortar. Action Front That day I left the battalion to take a course of instruction in the Stokes trench mortar. Into the Jaws of Death I refer to a hole made by one of our trench mortars, but regret that I did not measure it. Bullets & Billets Serjeant Needham stormed a trench mortar emplacement, himself accounting for most of the crew. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. They must also be built for machine gun and trench mortar detachments. Military Instructors Manual He gave us a good drenching with gas shells which didn't do much harm, and then messed up our forward zone with his trench mortars. Mr. Standfast This meant that I had to keep in touch with the various trench mortar crews, and report how things were going, to Headquarters. Into the Jaws of Death Every form of bomb, catapult, and trench mortar was ready to hand. A Visit to Three Fronts June 1916 Altogether this Company took eight prisoners and destroyed three machine guns and two trench mortars. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. They may be compared to the close range howitzers or trench mortars. Military Instructors Manual Several stories had been told about an officer wearing a red band around his cap, who patrolled the front-line and communication trenches asking suspicious questions as to location of batteries, machine-gun emplacements, and trench mortars. Over the Top In trench mortar fighting their batteries maintained the upper hand, often returning six shells for one thrown by the Germans. America's War for Humanity Sometimes a tremendous affair, heavies, field guns and trench mortars all pounding away together, creeping barrage, smoke screens and the rest of it. With British Guns in Italy A Tribute to Italian Achievement One of the forward Companies would have to send a special party to deal with the "Goose" trench mortar. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. A few extra shells whizz by; a trench mortar or two splutter a welcome; but it makes little difference to the weary German who mans the trenches over against him. Towards the Goal A kind of trench mortar shell, guaranteed by the makers to break up Fritz's supper of sausages and beer, even though said supper is in a dugout thirty feet down. Over the Top We have captured about 44, prisoners and 1,400 guns, howitzers and trench mortars. America's War for Humanity The three German trench mortars were all still firing. Tales of War The enemy confined his activity to his artillery, which hammered our back areas, and his trench mortars, which constantly bombarded our outposts. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. The deep cellars in the villages, the pits and quarries of a chalk country, provided cover for machine guns and trench mortars. Towards the Goal A German trench mortar shell filled with scraps of iron and nails. Over the Top The German infantry advanced in waves, of which there seemed no end, and these were followed by batteries of trench mortars, until the front line of German trenches had been reached. America's War for Humanity Red flames darted hither and thither like little red devils as our trench mortars got to work. Now It Can Be Told He was hearing again the heavy "crash" of the trench mortar, the earth shaking "crumph" of the high explosive, the swift rush of the whizbang. The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land A high-power trench mortar shell of the Germans, which makes no noise coming through the air. Over the Top |
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