Sentence examples for commitments of troops from inspiring English sources
Regarding Afghanistan, Mr. Obama said he "did not press the prime minister on any additional commitments" of troops, despite his own decision this week to increase the American presence there by 17,000.
The release of a new book, "Obama's Wars," by Bob Woodward of The Washington Post, has again raised questions about whether the compromises that resulted from the lengthy debate over the policy last year ultimately undermined the counterinsurgency strategy, which required large additional commitments of troops, money and patience.
Guadalcanal soon became a focal point for both sides with heavy commitments of troops and ships in the battle for Guadalcanal.
He suggested that the countries were being driven closer together by their shared commitment of troops in Afghanistan.
Mr. Rumsfeld's stewardship, characterized by a relatively parsimonious approach to the commitment of troops, was under fire in both parties.
Dr. King spoke of how, in Vietnam, the United States increased its commitment of troops "in support of governments which were singularly corrupt, inept, and without popular support".
The Conservatives supported Tony Blair's commitment of troops, which muted the unpopular conflict's influence on the general election of 2005.
Mr. McCain told Mr. Bush his analysis "wasn't that simple," saying there were times when a violation of moral principles justified the commitment of troops.
But everyone understands that Mr. Obama as president will ask European allies for a larger commitment of troops, money and development workers.
