1.   Allied forces bombarded the coast prior to the invasion.

2.   The allied forces bombarded the enemy trenches for weeks.

3.   In the south, government forces bombarded the Holy Places of Najaf and Karbala, later attacking Shiites who had taken refuge in the marshes north of Basrah.

4.   After Nigerian naval forces bombarded the capital city, Freetown, local troops attacked and overran Nigerian positions.

5.   Currently, much of the fighting is concentrated around Grozny, which Russian forces are bombarding with aircraft and artillery.

6.   Federal forces bombarded the rocks above the cave, trapping and killing everyone inside, they said.

7.   Indian forces have been bombarding hostile positions in the forbidding mountains, both from the air and with artillery.

8.   Alongside missiles and bombs, U.S. forces have been bombarding Afghanistan with radio broadcasts and leaflets urging surrender.

9.   Fighting still rages in Grozny, the capital, and Russian forces are bombarding rebel strongholds.

10.   Israeli forces also bombarded a police building north of Gaza City, Palestinian police said.