Sentence examples similar to break off actions from inspiring English sources
Owing to the uncertainty over the condition of his flagship and the ferocity of the British defense, Kummetz issued the following order at 10 37: "Break off action and retire to the west".
At the same time, the English were obliged by shortage of ammunition to break off the action and follow at a distance.
For two hours the battle continued as the ships drifted closer to one another, until Gaillard attempted to break off the action and escape: his ship was severely damaged and casualties were mounting.
If the current is too strong it can cause pieces of the growing plant to break off and be lost; wave action must be avoided for the same reason.
They recommended breaking off the action and following the French to see if the situation improved.
As nightfall approached, von Herff broke off the action and went on to the defensive.
Both sides broke off the action, Admiral Graf Spee retreating into the River Plate estuary, while Harwood's battered cruisers remained outside to observe any possible breakout attempts.
The Russian cruisers were low on ammunition when they encountered two more German cruisers and broke off the action after Bayan and the armoured cruiser exchanged hits.
The Russian cruisers were low on ammunition when they encountered two more German cruisers and broke off the action after exchanging fire.
