The plains around the hills provided no cover, meaning any attacking force would be subjected to murderous fire from above.
Upon coming to the surface, the boat was subjected to machine-gun fire which forced them to dive once more.
Swedish battery in the middle of the passage proved to be very effective though it also was subjected to heavy fire.
In the course of each engagement the ship was subjected to accurate and heavy fire by the opposing forces.
The next day we were subjected to heavy artillery and mortar fire.
They subjected the Indian positions to intense artillery and mortar fire at about 0540 hours.
The British division only being subjected to sporadic artillery and mortar fire.
Under his leadership, the company was able to attack on time, despite being subjected to heavy fire.
Over the following days the dressing station was subjected to artillery and mortar fire.
The forward company was subjected to intense mortar fire and a series of unsuccessful attacks throughout the following day.