bombardment
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bombardment
A military attack on a target with a large number of bombs, usually from aircraft or by artillery.
Die Bombardierung der Stadt im Krieg führte zu weitreichender Zerstörung.
The bombardment of the city during the war led to widespread destruction.
The noun 'die Bombardierung' (bombardment) is derived from the verb 'bombardieren' (to bombard). The ending '-ung' is a typical way in which German verbs become feminine nouns that describe an action or a process.
Die Bevölkerung wurde über die drohende Bombardierung informiert.
The population was informed about the impending bombardment.
The target of the attack is almost always indicated with the preposition 'von' and the dative. So you speak of the 'Bombardierung von' (bombardment of) a city or place.
Die Bombardierung von Guernica ist ein bekanntes historisches Ereignis.
The bombardment of Guernica is a well-known historical event.
In connection with 'Bombardierung' (bombardment), you often read about a 'schwere' (heavy), 'heftige' (intense), or 'gezielte' (targeted) bombardment. These adjectives describe the intensity or type of the attack.
Die heftige Bombardierung dauerte mehrere Nächte.
The intense bombardment lasted several nights.
shelling
Beschuss refers to intensive, repeated fire directed at a target, for example with artillery or machine guns. Bombardierung is an attack using many bombs. The appropriate choice therefore depends primarily on the weapons used.
Die Bewohner suchten während der Bombardierung durch Flugzeuge Schutz.
The residents sought shelter from the bombardment by aircraft.
Die Soldaten suchten während des Beschusses durch Maschinengewehre Schutz.
The soldiers sought shelter from machine-gun fire during the shelling.
