| 单词 | cannon fire |
| 例句 | Returning home, he was attacked by cannon fire from a castle, and combed the cannonballs from his hair with a 900-foot-long rake. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Every hundred paces along the path, they come across a big steel cap beneath which a soldier would direct cannon fire at whomever was trying to take the hill. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z The extraordinary mobility and accurate aim with which he placed his twenty cartridges gave the impression that the barracks was well-defended, and the attackers blew it to pieces with cannon fire. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z I reach Glimmer just as the cannon fires. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z The practical range of cannon fire was about a mile, so in a battle on land that was the crucial range for improving vision. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z A blast of cannon fire sounded from the Battery, more royal celebrations. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z She paused as cannon fire boomed again from the north. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z A combat wound, well healed, such as a leg blown off by cannon fire, would become new, open, horrible, even after decades of healing. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The far-off rumble of cannon fire faded into silence, replaced by the hissing of the ship on the waves. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Seconds later, or so it seemed to Harry, he was awakened by what sounded like cannon fire as the door burst open. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z A second cannon fires and I'm guessing the girl from District 4 has just died. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He heard cannon fire to the left, closer. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then the cannon fire swept on, hurtling down the column, chased by the fighter’s roar and the flicker of its shadow. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The sounds of distant cannon fire reached them, but there was no splintering of wood, no splash of iron in the water. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The Lost Boys scatter as the pirates’ cannon fire nears. NBC's Peter Pan Live!: Recap 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z With a sustained burst of cannon fire, he obliterates the non-anglophones, who crumple at his feet. Political Mother 2010-05-22T23:04:00Z We were checking out of our hotel in Hallstatt, a quaint lakeside village, when we heard cannon fire and church bells ringing. Inspired by the Billy Joel tune, a family heads to Vienna 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z And the set literally bursts open in the opera’s final measures, revealing the haze of cannon fire and soldiers on the front — a rude awakening from the dream of the opera’s romance. Robert Carsen Is Opera’s Most Reliably Excellent Director 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z Through four of eight episodes, there are no parrots or eye patches, little swordplay or cannon fire, and no one saying “Arrrrr.” Television Review: ‘Black Sails’ Unleashes Some 18th-Century Pirates 2014-01-23T23:32:17Z The cannon fire from Minaj and Banks imply that their careers are directly suffering from the erasure that Azalea’s fame perpetuates. White echoes: Rap, race and Iggy Azalea 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z It is a tall and austere spectacle, like Lincoln, who penned the first drafts of the Emancipation Proclamation here as the evening sky crackled with cannon fire. Where I Live: Washington, D.C. 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z This might be a reminder that you can still find a few grizzled veterans ready to saddle up for one more charge against the murderous cannon fire of indifference and critical disdain. A literary career or a brilliant, successful one-off? Take your pick 2010-05-15T23:07:00Z Before the Industrial Revolution, the principal sources of noise were thunder, church bells and cannon fire. Loud, Louder, Loudest: How Classical Music Started to Roar 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z The evening ends with Tchaikovsky’s “1812” Overture, accompanied by cannon fire from the United States Army Presidential Salute Battery. What’s on TV Tuesday: Fireworks and ‘The Words That Built America’ 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z It’s like a miniature Mardi Gras but with eye patches, cannon fire and many cries of “Arrrrgh!” Avast! Tampa’s pirate ‘invasion’ returns after a virus break 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z When cannon fire is heard in the distance, and you are a woman at home with your children, do you stay or flee? Books of The Times: ?The Beauty and the Sorrow,? by Peter Englund - Review 2011-11-10T22:18:39Z The overture, which runs about 15 minutes, is unabashedly patriotic, featuring Russian folk songs and a volley of cannon fire set to the former Russian national anthem, “God Save the Czar.” Amid Ukraine War, Orchestras Rethink ‘1812 Overture,’ a July 4 Rite 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z Rumbling cannon fire from across the river announced the presence of federal troops. In (and around) Fredericksburg, Va., walking the steps of a slave’s Trail to Freedom 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z In fact, the cannon fires at the balloons, the box explodes and the singer tumbles from a wire to land upon the stage. Pink 2010-06-13T21:46:00Z Others come as a shock: the kettledrums that sound like cannon fire; the piercing insistence of a piccolo that seems to have been requisitioned from Napoleon’s army. Music Review: John Eliot Gardiner Leads Ensembles at Carnegie Hall 2012-11-19T22:57:38Z "Artillery has been the god of war for a long time, and artillery reconnaissance is the eyes of the gods," said Soliara, the rumble of cannon fire audible in the distance. The drones fighting cat and mouse battles behind Russian front lines in Ukraine 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Tresvant made his way to the grounds of the antebellum Statehouse, a relic still marked by cannon fire from Sherman's army. Rep. James Clyburn saves his South Carolina seat — at a big cost to Democrats 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z In a ceremony that was diverse, Polis was introduced by bagpipes, two gay men’s choirs, a prayer from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe chairman, and ceremonial cannon fire. Colorado Gov. Polis targets affordability in inauguration 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z The distant chatter of machine gun and cannon fire and the dull thuds of explosions were reminders that the fighting was close. The Infrared Hunt for Russian Troops in the Battle for Bakhmut 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The latter will entail rifle salutes, cannon fire, flyovers, paratroopers and warships anchored offshore. Brazil on edge for a bicentennial Bolsonaro has made his own 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z From the river, 13 galleys of the Pennsylvania Navy immediately bombarded the Hessians with cannon fire, and the soldiers inside Fort Mercer opened up with muskets and 14 cannons of their own. ‘What a Horrible Place This Would Have Been’ 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The finale will include fireworks, and Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” will feature cannon fire. What to watch on Monday: ‘America the Beautiful’ airs on Disney Plus 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z He built the leafy suburb of Pétionville, now the bastion of the Haitian elite, up the hill from the harbor — out of range of cannon fire. The Root of Haiti’s Misery: Reparations to Enslavers 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Thousands travelled to watch the inauguration in the capital Dili, with the 72-year-old sworn in just before midnight in a ceremony replete with fireworks and cannon fire. East Timor’s new president pledges stronger ties with China 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The contenders traded rifle and cannon fire for two hours without effect until 30 white men slipped around the defenders and attacked from the rear. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z The echoes of machine guns, punctuated by cannon fire, reverberated around the rugged coastline. On Taiwanese island, drills underscore strategic importance and vulnerability 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z His troops opened cannon fire on the British ships in the harbor. myWorld: Building Our Country 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z If you’re patient enough, you can see that baseball is a combination of chess, ballet, a classroom and cannon fire. Joe Kelly has MLB lockout plea for fans: 'Don't forget about baseball' 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z As Mr. Northam trundled up the steps, cannon fire from a 21-gun salute thundered across the lawn as the garbage got hauled up the front steps of Jefferson’s Capitol. Glenn Youngkin, man of hope and change 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z These machines of mass destruction, usually manned by Air Force special operations forces, are designed to circle a target on the ground, pouring howitzer shells and cannon fire into it until it is completely destroyed. The U.S. drops an average of 46 bombs a day: Why should the world see us as a force for peace? 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z On Thursday a car with mounted speakers drove around N'Djamena telling residents not to panic if they hear cannon fire as Deby would receive a 21-gun salute. Thousands gather to wish Chad's slain president "a deserved rest" 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z But on Saturday, amid the bugles and the bagpiper and the cannon fire, the rituals also made a small space for a complicated man and his dutiful wife. Perspective | The royal funeral was a reminder of the value of rituals 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z One almost expected fireworks to explode overhead along with cannon fire. Perspective | Amy Coney Barrett took her bows and promised to be independent. The president reveled in the applause. 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z IND’s first class of students graduated in July 1864, with Civil War cannon fire booming in the distance, according to the school’s history. ‘Our hearts will never forget’: Maryland’s oldest Catholic girls school has its final graduation 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z The funeral, replete with cannon fire and a horse-drawn carriage bearing his casket, highlighted the wartime achievements of Mubarak. World Digest: Feb. 26, 2020 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z The president’s armored car, nicknamed “The Beast,” was welcomed with cannon fire as it passed through the palace gates, accompanied by a parade of red-uniformed guards on horseback. Trump’s India visit moves from pomp to trade, military talks 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z The president’s armored car, nicknamed “The Beast,” was welcomed with cannon fire and accompanied by a parade of colorfully-dressed soldiers on horseback as it arrived at the palace. The Latest: Cannon fire, soldiers greet Trump in India 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z They don’t have the time for all the cannon fire before they lose the Nevada caucus and then watch Sanders sweep the majority of California delegates. Bernie Sanders is cruising towards the Democratic nomination. But can he win? | Richard Wolffe 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Intermittent cannon fire is now used to keep birds away, though humans are welcome to visit. A once-powerful Montana mining town warily awaits final cleanup of its toxic past 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z The Bennington Banner reports that in May the state briefly considered banning cannon fire during the events after two residents who live near Monument Circle complained. Cannon will be fired at Bennington Battle Day weekend events 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z As the battle raged, 40 or more British ships were sunk by enemy cannon fire or deliberately scuttled by Cornwallis to prevent French forces from landing behind British positions, according to JRS Explorations. Revolutionary War British shipwreck from the siege of Yorktown discovered 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Bradley Fighting Vehicle pounded it with 25 mm cannon fire, with other soldiers covering him. ‘I had to react’: The Army’s David Bellavia becomes first living Medal of Honor recipient from the Iraq War 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z The Museum says Montlaur’s landing craft was hit by German cannon fire during that fight, piercing his face with shell fragments, killing seven men onboard and causing it to sink around 150 feet offshore. French World War II soldier’s colorful, abstract paintings capture ‘everything that he felt’ after horrors of battle 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z If Mr. Booker’s remarks projected the jaunty optimism of a marching band — his announcement video literally featured one — Ms. Warren’s echoed with cannon fire. Democrats’ 2020 Choice: Do They Want a Fighter or a Healer? 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z The film tries to hit the high-octane notes with blistering cannon fire and special effects-aided fight sequences over seas with mighty ships. Critics sink Bollywood's 'Pirates of the Caribbean' 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z His buddies probably carried him as they retreated before the storm of Rebel gun and cannon fire. Bones of Civil War dead found on a battlefield tell their horror stories 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z There is one of Union Gen. George Meade’s headquarters after it was damaged by cannon fire before Pickett’s Charge. Gettysburg museum battle dioramas accurate _ but with cats 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z The lavish ceremony was full of pomp and splendor, featuring cavalry in brocaded livery and simultaneous cannon fire. Putin emphasizes Russia’s domestic challenges as he launches another, and perhaps final, term 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z Chinese President Xi Jinping treated him to an opulent welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of People in Beijing, which included cannon fire and a military honor guard. Trump’s ‘tougher on Russia’ claim fits a pattern of striving to one-up Obama 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z Riverboats cruise up and down the river, past Old Fort Jackson, where cannon fire greets cruisers, and the Port of Savannah, a major U.S. seaport. Savannah: Food tour, historic squares and the purple line 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z “Magnificent,” Trump marveled to Chinese President Xi Jinping after a lavish welcome ceremony featuring a military honor guard and cannon fire at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Asian leaders roll out the red carpet for Trump — and he loves it 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z Also, the Dolby Atmos soundtrack booms throughout and really brings the film to life in a home entertainment center, especially when enhancing the sounds of the high seas and cannon fire. ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ review (4K UHD) 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z The plan, in the short term, includes pyrotechnics, cannon fire and scoreboard prompts. Chargers hear a lot of noise about the crowd at StubHub Center won't be able to speak volumes as Dolphins come to town 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z The racist institutions and practices at the root of the war are thus as invisible as the distant thunder of cannon fire heard beyond the school’s gates. Review | With ‘The Beguiled,’ Sofia Coppola explores yet another insular female universe 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z A party with cannon fire and fireworks followed. Move Over, Fourth of July. There May Be a Better Day to Celebrate America's Independence 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z As I listened to the hollow cannon fire, I looked at the farmhouse built by Clindinst. Opinion | The gross glorification of war — and big business — of reenactments in Virginia 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z These included the date range, the search for water and firewood, the letter to the samurai commander, and the struggle to sail without wind while under cannon fire. Australian convict pirates in Japan: evidence of 1830 voyage unearthed 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z He stood with his pistol drawn at the dock as the crew piled into the dinghy and paddled in the morning daylight to the awaiting Ranger, taking cannon fire from townspeople while in retreat. The U.S. has invaded Britain just once. It didn’t go well. 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z A trial at the military court centre in Bulford, Wiltshire, was told that a patrol led by Blackman was tasked with assessing a Taliban fighter badly injured by Apache helicopter cannon fire. Judges quash UK marine Alexander Blackman's murder conviction 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z The Castillo was constructed using “coquina,” a local form or limestone more resistant to cannon fire, and the star-shaped fortress was considered the most ideal design at the time to repel invaders. TRAVEL: Jacksonville, Florida, golf culture includes Players’ Club, Hall of Fame 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z They were gossiping softly about the election and its aftermath, but, once we were through the gates, passing thousands of tombstones, listening to the thud of ceremonial cannon fire, they went quiet. Obama Reckons with a Trump Presidency 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z The ship spread another sail but did not move, prompting an infuriated Yamauchi to order more cannon fire. Australian convict pirates in Japan: evidence of 1830 voyage unearthed 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z Best-known for defeating a few hundred Texans at the Battle of the Alamo, Santa Anna lost his leg to cannon fire in a different battle and replaced it with a specially made prosthetic. The War of Santa Anna’s Leg Takes a Big Step Forward 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Two Super Cobra attack helicopters and three Sikorsky troop movers carrying commandos raked the compound with cannon fire. Turkey’s Powerful Spy Network Failed to See Coup Coming 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Many at first thought it was the sound of traditional, celebratory cannon fire, but then he felt the ground shake. The Latest: Blast near Saudi site possible suicide bombing 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z The shows end with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and features cannon fire and fireworks. Salute to America includes fireworks at Greenfield Village 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Jordan celebrates 100 years since the Great Arab Revolt, sparked by King Abdullah II's great grandfather, with a military parade of camel troops, attack helicopters and cannon fire. Jordan marks Great Arab Revolt centennial with parade 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z And there, for me, was Texas: The last best place with state-sanctioned cannon fire, making people proud while making people wince. What Makes Texas Texas 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z The Marquess led a spectacular charge of the heavy cavalry at Waterloo before being hit by cannon fire. Battle of Waterloo medals gifted to Wales in tax deal - BBC News 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z For a movement that has often displayed amazing discipline in terms of targeting its cannon fire on Democrats and liberals, the Right Wing Noise Machine now finds itself stuck in circular firing mode. GOP burns to the ground: Donald Trump, Sarah Palin and the self-immolation of the Republican establishment 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Investigators also found that the aircrew did not observe any hostile activity coming from the hospital and therefore could have opted not to rake the compound with bursts of cannon fire. U.S. cites errors and technical failures in report on Afghan hospital attack 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z There were also reports the Prussian couldn’t hear well, possibly from years of exposure to cannon fire. Civil War veteran gets marker at grave in Lancaster County 2015-10-17T04:00:00Z It was the inaugural tradition of cannon fire. What Makes Texas Texas 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z The AC-130U plane, circling above in the dark, raked the medical compound with bursts of cannon fire, potentially even using high explosive incendiary munitions, for more than an hour. By evening, a hospital. By morning, a war zone. 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z It's the stuff of every Star Wars fan's fantasies: a grand battle between X-Wings and TIE fighters, peppered with laser cannon fire and big explosions. Dogfights in Star Wars: Battlefront are a disorienting mess 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Union soldiers were cared for upstairs in an attempt to discourage any more cannon fire on the structure. Piece of history: Duff Green Mansion under new ownership 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z They were shot, slashed, pierced, crushed, gouged, exploded by cannon fire. El Chapo embodies all of America's misguided anxieties about Mexico | Daniel Peña 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z A pattern established itself early; Djokovic no match for Anderson’s ferocity; was forced to rely on instinct, agility and clever placement; grace under cannon fire. Novak Djokovic lives to fight another day after Kevin Anderson scare 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z Already exhausted, Reed put his weight into a combination that echoed off Pinson’s mitts like cannon fire. ‘Yes Indeed,’ Mike Reed packs a punch 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z They mark the intentionally unrepaired scars of cannon fire dating to General Sherman’s burning of the city, in 1865. Walter Scott’s Place in South Carolina History 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z The fighting never really advanced beyond skirmishing and cannon fire, and only 59 Union troops were killed. When the Civil War came to Washington: Reliving the Battle of Fort Stevens Both facts were immediately apparent as she attempted to match Sharapova’s artillery with cannon fire of her own. Maria Sharapova brushes aside Samantha Murray at Wimbledon 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z “Naturally, under the roar of cannon fire, shelling and strikes from combat aircraft, such dialogue is impossible.” Pro-Russian rebels shoot down a large Ukrainian transport plane, killing dozens Events were scheduled to start with cannon fire between 6:30 and 7 a.m. Fort Riley warns of increased noise levels 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Ships have also been exchanging water cannon fire and dozens of vessels are reported to be in the area. Protest in Vietnam over China rig 2014-05-13T04:00:00Z Reports suggest the stand-off - involving dozens of ships - is continuing, with water cannon fire being exchanged. US warns Beijing on South China Sea 2014-05-13T09:27:49Z Heavy cannon fire pummeled the castle walls, with shells causing some ancient stone structures to crumble. Syria’s Historic Crusader Castle Damaged by War 2014-05-05T16:09:18Z The doors and shutters of new homes in Florida now also have to pass a "missile test" in which an air cannon fires wood debris at the door or shutter at 34 mph. Tornado Survival Could Improve with Better Building Codes 2014-04-30T14:12:00Z Museum Relaunches Wooden Whaler Built in 1841 MYSTIC, Conn. — A national historic landmark slowly slid into the water on Sunday, to cannon fire and the cheers of thousands of spectators on land and in boats. Museum Relaunches Wooden Whaler Built in 1841 2013-07-22T02:34:54Z Are you prepared for hundreds of thousands killed with cannon fire in the first week? North Korea: Is Kim Jong Un's Bark Worse Than His Bite? 2013-03-30T00:35:25Z They said the explosions sounded like cannon fire. Explosions at Ecuador volcano 2012-12-17T20:09:49Z The demo on the screen shows the player's ship blasting an enemy with cannon fire - splinters of wood and huge billowing explosions fill the screen. E3 2012: Sony PlayStation conference – live 2012-06-05T01:04:00Z After the early morning hours had been whiled away Commandant Cronje made preparations for a general advance upon the town under the protection of his cannon fire. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z After a time reports of cannon fire came from the direction of Charles City road, signalling, as we supposed, the approach of Huger’s column. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The moment the enemy's army came out against him, he ordered his soldiers to fire at them with bullets and to burn them with the cannon fire. Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories, Popular Education, Decembrists, Moral Tales 2011-11-17T03:00:35.327Z The course occupies a site on a ridge above the Rappahannock River where Union artillery provided cannon fire during the ill-fated Union attempt to cross the Rappahannock and defeat Confederates in the Battle of Fredericksburg. Civil War Links 2011-10-12T04:00:00Z "Hellfire missiles and cannon fire accounted for one headquarters and 12 military vehicles, including at least one armed with a surface-to-air weapon system, with another four vehicles left seriously damaged," he said. UK Apaches in action over Libya 2011-08-07T15:51:39Z But in February 1942, his plane was hit by Japanese cannon fire in an aerial duel, his engine failed and he made a crash landing. Geoff Fisken, New Zealand Sheep Farmer and Scourge of Japanese Pilots, Dies at 96 2011-07-17T00:41:02Z There’s thunder and then there’s something more like cannon fire. The Rail: Saratoga Dreaming 2011-06-14T19:18:45Z Jeremy noted the windows had been severely damaged by cannon fire and temporarily repaired with wood rather than leaded glass. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The Bavarians stormed Pav� blanc under a heavy cannon fire; the Prussians retook Dame Rose after a trivial skirmish, and pushed on past the farm of Trivaux into the forest of Meudon. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z And then, strangely - I have never known the reason - we heard cannon fire. Nazi landing 2011-05-09T23:16:12Z Soon after, a signal shot from a nearby fort sparkled in the air and cannon fire commenced, just as it did 150 years ago to begin the American Civil War. First shots mark 150 years since start of Civil War 2011-04-12T16:43:30Z To lure these revelers, Hoch is planning "a rolling thunder of cannon fire." The Reenactors Rise Again 2011-02-26T02:01:00Z "They'll slice us to ribbons with cannon fire if we try to storm their position then." Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The French artillery had almost entirely ceased along the whole front from La Folie to Point du Jour; but to the northward the thunder of the cannon fire roared louder than ever. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z Over the next half hour the helicopters attacked two more groups of suspected fighters in the area with cannon fire. Fighting 'Hard' and 'Soft' Counterinsurgency on Holy Ground 2010-07-08T22:59:00Z For the next two and a half hours, he blazed away, although peppered by shrapnel as the Japanese planes strafed the runways with cannon fire. John W. Finn, 100, Dies; Received Pearl Harbor Medal 2010-05-28T00:18:00Z In the rugged mountains of western Pakistan, missiles launched by unmanned Predator or Reaper drones have become so commonplace that some U.S. officials liken them to modern-day "cannon fire." Special Report: How the White House learned to love the drone 2010-05-18T20:11:00Z He doesn't believe in a lot of cannon fire, when a few men can achieve what he wants. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The artillery positions were considerably strengthened, and the cannon fire was directed against the earthworks south of Bretonneux. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z Major Knox showed incredible bravery, losing his arm to cannon fire in the process. First VC to auctioned with cannonball 2010-04-21T23:41:00Z The deep tattoo of cannon fire echoes through the hills as two Apache attack helicopters strafe the men, apparently killing them, then return to the base to refuel. 2010-02-02T15:11:00Z Although yet too distant in the center, the flanks were near enough to open fire with the rifles, and their crash in scores of thousands was added to the tremendous roar of the cannon fire. The Guns of Europe It was a heavy brick fortification designed to protect the gun emplacements against cannon fire from the sea. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The cannon fire was heavy on both sides but the guns of the fort being better mounted and well served had rather the advantage. Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 The night was shot through by billows of cannon fire, and the din of laboring engines, guns, and rent metal was a cacophonic climax to the Seaboard League's first decisive victory over the inland invaders. The Barbarians The flickering, flashing light of cannon fire faded at last before the salmon and rose colored morning light that streaked the smoke clouds lying across the pathway of the coming sun. Aces Up Massas's field am all tore up with cannon holes and ever' time a cannon fire, missy go off in a rage. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Texas Narratives, Part 1 On September 3d, with slight annoyance from an ill-directed cannon fire, he removed the whole force at Montmorency across the water to the camps of Orleans or Point Lévis. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 That famous city was only about seven thousand yards from our trenches, well under our cannon fire. "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders Sudden cannon fire would not have shaken his hand. It, and Other Stories The light wisps of white smoke made by the rifles of the sharpshooters were lost in the dusky cloud raised by the cannon fire, and they did not know whence these deadly bullets came. The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" When he gives the blessing—the sign of the cross—the cannon fires. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. I Posts with saluting cannon fire one round at the designated hour. The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 They shot at random, and not without effect, for when Beaujeu fell the Canadians began to flee and the Indians quailed in their covers before the cannon fire of the English. A Short History of Pittsburgh But not if you get yourself killed—not if you lose an arm or a leg, or come back with half your face shot off, and your one remaining ear stone deaf from cannon fire. We Three Secure, under a bluff of the ocean cliff, from the cannon fire of the fort, the French began to trench an approach to the palisades. Canada: the Empire of the North Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom Alí Sháh, recklessly dissolved the first two parliaments—in one case attacking with cannon fire the building where the legislature was meeting. Century of Light The five ladders were raised, the troops swarmed up, an officer leading, but the first files were at once crushed by cannon fire, and the ladders slipped into the angle of the abutments. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes The rifle and cannon fire continues; barricades are pushing closer and closer, more of our men are falling—it is always the same monotonous chronicle. Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation The Boers generally remained quietly in their trenches and made no reply to the British cannon fire, however hot it was. With the Boer Forces The cannon fire was so great that for a time it shook Ned's nerves. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad Only that roaring sound came to tell him that battle, vast, gigantic, on a scale the world had never seen before, was joined, and the volume of the cannon fire, beyond a doubt, was growing. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne And the shock of cannon fire with the enormous guns now used is so tremendous that the fleeing people may not have recovered from it yet. The Hosts of the Air But how would it sound to the tune of cannon fire? 54-40 or Fight "Nor did that act of yours bring cannon fire," rejoined Captain Ribaut. Uncle Sam's Boys with Pershing's Troops Dick Prescott at Grips with the Boche He was growing used to the cannon fire, and as it did so little harm he felt no apprehension. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad The sounds of cannon fire were sinking away, but they did not die wholly. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne At midnight the sky darkened with low, black rain clouds, upon whose surface the constant cannon fire flashed in pools of violet-white light. A Volunteer Poilu Suddenly I heard a cannon fire, seemingly a mile away, in a southeasterly direction. Who Goes There? At ten o'clock at night, when the cannon fires, it is his signal to put off for the bank opposite Condatchy, which he will reach by daylight, if the weather be fair. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 41, March, 1861 It seemed that they intended to wear out the defenders by the sheer persistency of their cannon fire. The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad Fleury could not reconcile himself to such a view, but he sought to make the best of it, and he was cheered, too, by the vast increase in the volume of the cannon fire. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne Coming down from the plateau at two in the morning, I could see sharp jabs of cannon fire for thirty miles along the front on the other side of the Moselle. A Volunteer Poilu Yet as the smoke lifted or was shot through with the blaze of cannon fire they saw that their prophecies were coming true. The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis The cannon fire of the approaching English ships mounted to a ragged roar. The Cruise of the Dry Dock His field batteries suffer from the hostile cannon fire as they move forward to take up a position. Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places No, a lot of smoke from their cannon fire has gathered above them and perhaps it veils us. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne Mackenzie's cannon fire shook the undisciplined horde, the infantry pressed in to close quarters, and soon the nondescript host of the Dost was in panic flight, with Dennie's cavalry in eager pursuit. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 Its losses had not yet been heavy, as most of the cannon fire was passing over their heads. The Rock of Chickamauga A Story of the Western Crisis As she overtook the Vulcan, the concussion of cannon fire and bursting shells grew so terrific it ceased to be noise. The Cruise of the Dry Dock His officers called his attention to the fact that save at the opening there was no cannon fire. The Sword of Antietam A Story of the Nation's Crisis The cannon fire was distant, yet the waves of air beat heavily upon them, and the earth shook without ceasing. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne Suddenly a terrific crash of cannon fire came from a point in the northwest. The Star of Gettysburg A Story of Southern High Tide It seemed to him, too, that the cannon fire was increasing in volume. The Guns of Bull Run A Story of the Civil War's Eve On came the Panther through the green foam of German fire, mingling the mighty vibrations of her engines, the hiss of leaping walls of water, tempests of cannon fire and vindictive shriek of leaping shells. The Cruise of the Dry Dock Nothing was to be gained by this long range cannon fire. The Sword of Antietam A Story of the Nation's Crisis Ludovico is almost as broken-hearted as you are, ma'am, on my account, he says, and I am sure I shall never live to hear the cannon fire twice!' The Mysteries of Udolpho At the end of the week he heard the drums beat, the cannon fire, and the people cheer. The Red Acorn "Their cannon fire is sinking!" exclaimed Colonel Talbot. The Guns of Bull Run A Story of the Civil War's Eve Her cannon fire had ceased, and from what Leonard could see, he thought the English ships had quit firing at her. The Cruise of the Dry Dock My losses might have been doubled if I had not, during the battle, taken precautions to shield my regiment from cannon fire, as much as possible. The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot Or again, when he heard the cannon fire, what is characteristic too: "Have we the Achilles' Funeral already?" The French Revolution |
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