But as he was from a company different from the men under his command, only three soldiers obeyed him.

He explained that if the general's soldiers understood their commands but did not obey, it was the fault of the officers.

The soldier obeyed orders, but the officer never appeared.

Never mind that the two soldiers were obeying orders.

The soldier obeyed, disengaging the safety catch on his rifle.

In battle, their main job is to make sure that the common soldiers obey their officers.

Officials say commanders are afraid of giving orders that their soldiers will not obey.

The soldiers, however, obey the orders of their commanding officer to open fire at the village.

Not one soldier will obey me, nor stay his hand at my bidding.

The two soldiers to whom he gave the order obeyed without a word, and the others said nothing.