fire a shell

Examples (10)

• The artillery began to fire shells at the enemy positions.
• The ship was ordered to fire shells at the coastal defenses.
• During the training exercise, the soldiers practiced firing shells from their tanks.
• The navy will fire shells from a distance to test their new weapon system.
• The historian described how the soldiers would fire shells relentlessly.
• Once the target was identified, the command was given to fire shells.
• The enemy forces attempted to fire shells into the civilian area.
• The anti-aircraft guns were ready to fire shells at any incoming aircraft.
• The old cannon was capable of firing heavy shells.
• In a desperate move, the besieged fortress decided to fire its remaining shells.