Because of its military importance, development on the island was extremely limited.

Most British forces have left the territory, which is no longer seen as a place of major military importance.

The castle lost military importance by the end of the 16th century.

They could learn soon enough the few dozen French words of military importance.

Since that time the military importance of the post is at an end.

As this research is also of military importance, the team soon find themselves back under state control.

It has been described as "of no political or military importance".

In the 18th century, the state border was moved further to the west, and the area lost its military importance.

The road may have had military importance during this time.

The matter is generally seen as being of more political than military importance.