Harris, however, was reluctant to divert forces for precision attacks.

Occasionally, strength comes by diverting forces, diverting rivers, or fighting on a new battleground.

It would also divert forces from the defense of Nicaragua.

There is no way you can divert extraordinary forces of supply and demand in those markets.

It was a feint intended to divert British forces.

It was hoped that this would divert German forces away from France, and open a war front in south Sweden.

They committed sabotage, diverted regular forces and committed numerous atrocities against civilian population.

However rebels have been forced to divert forces from Aleppo to assist the local fighters.

At best, the follow-up raids diverted Confederate forces required to deal with them from where they were needed elsewhere.

The false documents were passed to the Germans and led them to divert forces from the defence of Sicily.