Sentence examples for in close support of from inspiring English sources

As allied warplanes began flying around-the-clock missions over Baghdad in close support of Army and Marine ground forces who have made armed forays into the city since Saturday, pilots were given strict rules of engagement.

42nd Division to move on the line Canterbury Hill Mount Royston Hod el Enna and drive back any opposition to the advance of the mounted troops in close support of Anzac Mounted Division's right flank.

Landing with the infantry, the tanks—including Matilda tank dozers, newly modified Matilda Frog flamethrower tanks, and a Coventanter bridge-layer mainly operated in small detachments in close support of the troops, even though the terrain offered the opportunity for more mobridge-layer mainlyemploperated

52nd (Lowland) Division to move in close support of Anzac Mounted Division's left flank towards Mount Meredith and to prepare for a general advance towards Abu Hamra which was not to be undertaken until further orders from Lawrence at No. 3 Section Headquarters.

The fleet sailed down the coast in close support, a source of supplies and a refuge for the wounded.

Harriers regularly operated in close support roles for friendly tanks, one of the aircraft generally carrying a LITENING pod.

If it was not for the close support of family in running our business, neither my wife or myself could work.

Herbst appreciated the ability of the P-40 to absorb damage in low-level combat such as close support of infantry.

Now, they have downed an A-10, the Air Force aircraft that specializes in close air support of friendly troops.

This was the first time that air power was deployed in close ground support of advancing troops.

Hundreds of schools and businesses closed in support of the protests, including a number of fast food chains like Central American fried chicken outlet Pollo Campero.