The Marines fought their way forward to a good position and maintained it throughout the night despite continuous hostile fire.

Despite intense fire, the boat crew was able to pull ten Tecumseh men from the water.

He forced them to retreat despite fire from other units.

Despite heavy anti-aircraft fire, just one Ju 87 was lost.

Despite fire from shore batteries she discharged her troops and cargo during the days that followed.

While attempting to reach casualties despite hostile fire, he was killed by the enemy.

Until February 1576, despite heavy fire, small Dutch vessels were able to reach and supply the city.

The battalion despite heavy fire assaulted and captured the position capturing 500 prisoners.

He led his men in attack, and, despite heavy machine-gun fire, four enemy positions were captured.

Despite heavy fire from the government troops, the attack was entirely successful.