Rob Roy expressed great exultation at the successful skirmish in the pass.

The troops were trained hard by constant marching and there were several successful skirmishes before Scipio began to surround the city of Numantia itself.

On hearing of our own successful skirmish the joy of the people became more tumultuous than ever.

Edward is said to have fought a successful skirmish near Southampton, and then retreated back to Normandy.

He led the Numidian cavalry in a successful skirmish against Rome.

As general, he commanded a number of minor but successful skirmishes against Roman forces, with the complicity of the Roman king.

A successful skirmish made the besiegers believe they were dealing with a force of up to 20,000 and led them to withdraw on board of their vessels.

On February 3, the loyal Third fleet arrived and together with coastal artillery engaged in a short and successful skirmish against the mutineers.

After successful skirmishes, the Poles were finally surrounded around Rawa Ruska.

This successful skirmish was a small matter, however, compared to the importance of being in close touch with De Wet and having a definite objective for the drive.