The troops, who had already been well trained members of airborne units before joining the company, quickly gained cohesion and were exceptional soldiers.

Hastings patrolled the river, gained intelligence, and convoyed troops in cooperation with the Army.

Covered by a fog, the Spanish troops attacked the town and gained an initial advantage.

The overwhelming French troops attacked the English settlements and gained control of the whole island from 1665-1667.

On 19 September 2002, troops from the north gained control of much of the country.

Lambart decided that they could be scaled, and his troops successfully gained a position on top of the ridge.

Czechoslovak troops gained the upper hand over the weaker Polish units.

Within the next six months, French and Prussian troops alternately gained control of the region around the castle.

The king and his mounted troops gained ground but just missed catching up.

However, the troops gained the upper hand and left him for dead.