Dirigenters were being detailed to help choose defensive strong points around the two cities.
But it does make sense from a defensive point of view.
The area was not thickly wooded and he could see no natural defensive point.
While the site was a good one from a defensive point of view, the soil was poor and water scarce.
Also, the large windows in the castles exterior were defensive weak points.
She moved back and back, seeking a last defensive point.
"From our defensive point of view, that was a bad goal."
Simply expressed, from both a defensive and offensive point of view there are good reasons why Labour needs to think hard about electoral reform.
This would later serve as a strong defensive point against the Mongols.
The diagramed deal from the book illustrates a good defensive point.