Many great cities (Beijing, for example) rose around royal courts or military strongholds.

It was a military stronghold and an unassuming fishing village until the beginning of the 20th century.

Montevideo was founded by the Spanish in the early 18th century as a military stronghold.

The castle was a strategic military stronghold due to its location near the Polish border.

He was looking at the military stronghold of his people: the Mother Nest.

As relations between the two countries became peaceful following the union of the crowns, the need for a military stronghold in the area declined.

In the 16th century, it became a military stronghold against the Ottomans.

So what are we there for, other than to establish a permanent military stronghold in the region and control the flow of Iraqi oil?

The name of the place first appeared halfway during the 11th century, and no military stronghold is mentioned anywhere.

The city remained a military stronghold with a large garrison.