The report found that despite reports earlier in July that 200 to 300 militants had been massing to attack another remote outpost in the vicinity, including numerous reports from local villagers that an attack was imminent, the commanders at Wanat had no reason to expect such a large frontal assault.
If such an attack appears imminent, as commander in chief I will do whatever is necessary to stop it.
Warning of "IMMINENT THREAT," the commander said he would "destroy" the man and his equipment — in other words, kill him.
"We think weapons supplies are imminent," one FSA commander said, "but so far nothing has come through".
There is an imminent mission, and the commander asks for volunteers.
There is an imminent mission and the commander asks for volunteers.
With war apparently imminent, Brock had continually kept the commanders of his posts informed of all developments.
While this was still going on General Marshall, had contacted Brett and asked him to get the Australian government to nominate MacArthur, whose arrival in Australia was now imminent, as its choice for supreme commander.
Although there were no signs today that military action against Georgia was imminent, Russia's defense minister, Sergei B. Ivanov, said commanders would be able to present Mr. Putin with plans for military operations within a few days.
The court concluded that the Sixth Army headquarters had disregarded frontline commander reports, noting a possible imminent attack, and as a result, reserve units were kept too far back to execute a timely and effective counterattack.
