11.   But the sky was partly cloudy, so he strained to look through the patches of blue sky for the American bomber or the telltale flash.

12.   By early September, the men were receiving food and clothing parachuted in by American bombers.

13.   Commanders like Pir Muhammad say they do not have the troops or the wherewithal for a major campaign against the Taliban unless American bombers first clear the way.

14.   Fukushima joined neighbors in fighting fires started that night by the American bombers.

15.   In the Pacific, American bombers attacked a main Japanese air base on Mindanao in the Philippines.

16.   Japan received the declaration by radio and through thousands of leaflets dropped by American bombers.

17.   Nor had it been surprising, in his view, that American bombers failed to subdue the North Vietnamese.

18.   One former North Vietnamese soldier who operated antiaircraft guns against American bombers marvels at the bravery of the pilots who had to fly into the barrage.

19.   Serb military minds were concentrated by American bombers continuing to pound their troops, killing ever-increasing numbers until the last moment.

20.   Since then Britain has taken a supporting role, mainly by providing surveillance and helping to refuel American bombers.