Sentence examples for gave command of from inspiring English sources

He founded the Gestapo in 1933, and later gave command of it to Heinrich Himmler.

Parsons gave command of the expedition to Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs.

John gave command of the fleet to Kaspax, and marched against Smyrna.

Clinton gave command of the detachment from New York to Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell.

In March 1777 the Continental Congress gave command of the whole department to Gates.

Ashras gave command of his cavalry to Thabit Qutnah, who managed to rout the raiders and drive them to Amul.

Lieutenant Robert Maynard of HMS Pearl was given command of two commandeered sloops, to approach the town from the sea.

He was then promoted to wing commander and given command of No. 141 Squadron RAF.

By February 1942, Fauquier had been promoted to acting wing commander and given command of the squadron.

Vice Admiral Otto Ciliax, Scharnhorsts first commander, was given command of the operation.

Bonaparte was promoted to Commander of the Interior and given command of the Army of Italy.