Comdr. David Dixon Porter's mortar boats then began a devastating bombardment, and by 24 April the ships were ready to attack.

Joining a battleship and carrier group, the ship moved to Mille Atoll 18 March, and took part in a devastating bombardment.

Israel continued its devastating bombardment of Beirut, using American-made weapons.

He disembarked his force at 11 a.m., after a devastating five-hour bombardment of the citadel by the gunboats.

The Allies' devastating and sustained aerial bombardment involved cruise missiles launched from US warships.

Upon learning that the Falcon has already left, Vader orders the devastating bombardment of Cloud City, killing every inhabitant.

The artillery preparation for the attack began at 19:40 and delivered a devastating bombardment on the Russian positions.

Space rippled around the Jem'Hadar warships as they absorbed a devastating bombardment of pure directed energy.

One historian suggested the Spaniards could not oppose the American advance without exposing themselves to a potentially devastating bombardment from long-range naval guns.

Due to the devastating bombardment and another fire on 12 June 1680, the population was reduced to about 6,000, with an additional 2,000 garrisoned Swedes.