Sentence examples for at skirmish from inspiring English sources

The 22nd's reputation for expertise at skirmish drill would continue throughout the war and the regiment would frequently be used in this capacity.

It is good to be reminded, for instance, that the first "tastes of war" were actually before Bull Run, at skirmishes in Fairfax, Philippi and Big Bethel, Va.

Eight of these companies were standard "centre" companies, while the other two were elite flank specialists: one grenadier company and one light company, which was skilled at skirmishing and scouting.

Three Iraqis were killed today at a skirmish at a checkpoint in Ramadi, about 60 miles west of Baghdad, and one American soldier was injured.

The more hard-line Covenanters of the Kirk Party were defeated at a skirmish at Mauchline Muir in June 1648 and many Covenanters, including Alexander and David Leslie, declined to join the army of 10,000 produced for the Engagement.

The Falklands aside, if the Spanish used Brexit to try to forcibly assert control over Gibraltar, as they have hinted they might, recent at-sea skirmishes involving Spanish naval vessels could in certain circumstances escalate.

About the same time, he said, some angry protesters started confronting officers at a skirmish line.

When protesters charged at a skirmish line, pelting officers with bottles, rocks, spray cans and improvised explosive devices, officers fired smoke, tear gas and beanbag projectiles, the department said.

Richard of York and the Nevilles, defeated them at a skirmish called the First Battle of St Albans.

Initially, they were successful in establishing a commission to govern England for one year, but they were forced to rebel against Richard, defeating an army under Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford, at the skirmish of Radcot Bridge.

Buildings inside the Church of the Nativity compound were briefly aflame tonight after rifle fire at Manger Square ignited into the worst skirmish at the compound since the beginning of the siege early last month.