A full mobilization was carried out in the area, and at most the force totaled around 300 men, but the number changed constantly.

Mere self-defence meant the fullest possible mobilization of all available resources.

"We need full mobilization of every segment in order to achieve the maximum."

Overall, only 30,000 were capable of full mobilization, yet they faced a far stronger Croatian army.

The bombing prevented the full mobilization of German economic potential.

"The army, according to our sources, did move from day one, but full mobilization did take some time," he said.

Nonetheless a full mobilization of the Ramsey island militias had been ordered.

"The Indians are almost at full mobilization," a senior administration official said.

But it still remains far short of what would be needed in full mobilization.

Maybe he was hoping that the chaos of a full nighttime mobilization would allow him and his friends to escape.