During the revolution many bloody battles between official and rebel forces took place within the state borders.
But in light of how poorly the official forces have fared, you and your chims have performed very well indeed.
And they had ways of getting through people and official forces that was miraculous.
If I have ever separated myself from the official force, it is because they have first separated themselves from me.
Quarrels in parliament prevented the formation of an official military force as well as a declaration of war.
As a result, it can be all but impossible to differentiate between criminals and official forces.
Since I will be unable to call upon official forces in Eylau, it may be necessary at some stage to use a substitute.
In fact, the very thing that had enabled them to get hold of it-the man's dislike of the official force, would minimise its value.
Keep to the areas closely patrolled by the official forces," Hulagu ordered, "and don't go wandering or exploring.
The colony had no official military forces, only around 700 paramilitaries, police, and border guards at the start of the war.