Sentence examples for defences consisting of from inspiring English sources

Here the invasion force encountered the first French defences, consisting of camouflaged trenches and pillboxes dug in along a ridge.

The original defences, consisting of turf ramparts on a green wood foundation, were built by the Ninth Legion between 71 and 74 AD.

A prime example is that of the Northern Defences, consisting of the King's Lines, Queen's Lines and Prince's Lines overlooking the isthmus and the entrance to Gibraltar.

At Trapani the Germans lost eight aircraft and 40 damaged for the loss of two B-17s to the island's fighter defences consisting of Bf 109s from JG 27.

The defences consisted of two parts.

The Tabsor defences consisted of the only continuous trench and redoubt system on the front line.

The Tabsor defences consisted of the only continuous trench and redoubt system on this front.

The second line of defences consisted of forts 400-600 m in front of the inner line of defences.

These defences consisted of fixed anti-submarine booms and mines supported by small patrol craft, and were also greatly expanded as the threat to Australia increased.

The first, outer line of defences consisted of smaller forts and ramparts running along a semi-circular line from Szopy, through Rakowiec, Wola and Parysów to the banks of the Vistula.

The Belgian defences consisted of one delaying position running along the Albert Canal, and then a main defensive line running along the River Dyle, which protected the port of Antwerp and the Belgian capital, Brussels.