This spring, however, just as the heavy snows were melting, a guerrilla force seized positions in the mountains.

They then briefly seized positions held by Armenian forces, which were later recaptured.

Earlier in the day, Israeli forces had seized positions on the tops of nearby buildings.

They then made several abortive attempts to seize positions on the outskirts of the city.

Early the following morning, Soviet military units entered Budapest and seized key positions.

Subsequently, an infantry company crossed and renewed the attack from the south, seizing several positions.

Lucane marks the front line in a growing confrontation with Albanian militants who seized positions in the nearby hills last week.

The Israeli Army has seized positions overlooking the densely packed Balata camp.

Airborne combat troops could be dropped behind enemy lines to seize or sabotage key positions and installations.

They seek to seize positions of power whenever possible and integrate their positions into the secretive hierarchy of the faith.