Sentence examples for engaging the enemy from inspiring English sources

Upon engaging the enemy they assumed a phalanxlike formation in lines abreast.

Those rounds came from friendly troops engaging the enemy on the far side of the truck.

This was a colossal fight, needing huge amounts of money, and engaging the enemy through overwhelming force.

A small number of women have even conducted raids, engaging the enemy directly in total disregard of existing policies.

In Afghanistan and Iraq, "technological advancements" in war fighting "often reduce the personal risk associated with engaging the enemy," the report says.

And instead of immediately engaging the enemy just outside the city, Burnside waited until 7 30 a.m. to send out his orders.

Finally HMS Thunderer under Albemarle Bertie took no part in the initial action at all, standing well away from the British line and failing to engage the enemy despite the signal for close engagement hanging limply from her mainmast.

In brilliant sunshine on Sunday, June 1, Howe engaged the enemy.

In April 1966 ZANU engaged the enemy in what has become known as the Battle of Sinoia.

Colonel Tittle, the Florida National Guard spokesman, said of the unit, "Their job was to engage the enemy".

A push by the American 173rd Airborne Brigade in October , 1965 failed to engage the enemy significantly.