onslaught

More than a dozen times he rescued the U.S. from the Belgian onslaught, improbably blocking shot after shot.

Before this onslaught, the Spaniards retreated, but in good order.

These giants were not, however, the most forward in the onslaught.

The huge concert piano resounded under the onslaught of her broad hands.

It was glorious to see these lads of fifteen and sixteen daily withstanding the onslaught of the mighty naval guns.

Marius sent his officers among the troops with orders to stand still and await the onslaught.