By 16 September 1940, the Italians advanced 60 miles across the border.
He had not advanced more than two miles when he saw before him the superb city of Alcina.
The team would then advance several more miles, still navigating by compass.
By the fourth day of the German counter-offensive it had advanced 10 miles.
The command advanced 75 miles on the first day with the lead elements reaching the town of Lohr.
Mr. Rivas said some stretches were so bad that it could take two hours to advance 50 miles.
How long is it since anyone advanced five miles in one day?
By noon, the Victoria had advanced only a few miles.
There was still little or no food available, and the pace was much slower, advancing 4-5 miles a day.
He only advanced six miles on the 26th.