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Artillery

usgb/ɑːrˈtɪləri/Volume
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Artillery refers to large-scale weaponry, often seen in war films or historical battles. SlideThe movie depicted the devastating effects of artillery in World War II.
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Unlike rifles or pistols, artillery pieces are too big and heavy to be carried; they're often mounted on vehicles. SlideThe troops moved the artillery into position using a military truck.
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Artillery can shoot shells over extremely long distances, beyond what regular guns can reach. SlideThey used artillery to target the enemy base from miles away.