Sentence examples for battles in support of from inspiring English sources

Fighters identifying themselves as kadyrovtsy popped up in eastern Ukraine throughout 2014, where they took part in decisive battles in support of pro-Russian rebels.

The case has become a test of the public's stomach for sending soldiers into faraway battle in support of allies.

The Mk VIII was also discussed in terms of another plan known as the Carrier Wing; in this plan flying surfaces, such as wings, would be fitted to the Mk VIII so that it could be towed by a transport aircraft and then glide into battle in support of airborne forces.

He earned a doctorate in political economy from Harvard and commanded a battle group in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

By the mid-late 1960s, the RAN was at the zenith of its operational capabilities; it was capable of dispatching a full carrier battle group in support of major operations by having in service an aircraft carrier (HMAS Melbourne), three large area defence destroyers of the, six modern frigates and four s.

Battles will tour in support of Gloss Drops this fall.

Later that same month, the 5th Division participated in the Battle of Fromelles in support of the neighbouring British XI Corps.

Amazon's move has come to light at a time when Apple is fighting a high profile legal battle against the FBI in support of encryption.

Marischal then joined with the Engager faction, who had made a deal with the king, and led a troop of horse to the Battle of Preston (1648) in support of the royalists.

So our battle for badgers goes on in support of majority scientific opinion".

On 12 May, he was credited with the destruction of six aircraft, claiming three Bf 109s and three Henschel Hs 126 reconnaissance planes (also identified as Arados) during action in support of Fairey Battles in their historic raid on the Albert Canal bridges near Maastricht, on the Dutch-Belgian border.