"delay" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- There was only scattered and sporadic contact with delaying forces such as that experienced by elements of the U.S. 11th Armoured Cavalry three kilometers inside Cambodia.
- It was eventually evacuated by sea after delaying North Korean forces for a considerable time.
- He was attempting to delay American forces and allow his Loyalist forces to escape after leading them in the Cherry Valley massacre.
- Although badly mauled, the 24th Infantry Division accomplished its mission of delaying North Korean forces from advancing until 20 July.
- The 24th made a final stand in the Battle of Taejon, where it was almost completely destroyed but delayed North Korean forces until July 20.
- If an engagement ensued, the typical approach in terms of defense was to delay opposing forces and withdraw as soon as possible, while inflicting maximum casualties before withdrawal.
- Though the force was badly defeated Task Force Smith accomplished its mission of delaying North Korean forces from advancing for several hours.
- Over the next month the 24th Infantry Division would fight in numerous engagements to delay North Korean forces with similar results.
- French armoured forces were sent to form an advanced guard, or screen,at Hannut, in order to delay German forces while preparing their main defence at Gembloux.
- In a large-scale defensive operation, they would delay attacking forces, whilst screening heavier units as they moved to engage the enemy.
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