Sentence examples for size of the enemy from inspiring English sources

Exact(7)

"The exact size of the enemy forces occupying a series of cave complexes is not known".

He managed to make contact with Bagram Air Base, calling in his unit's location and the size of the enemy force, even as he came under direct fire, according to a declassified Navy account of the battle.

A few small workers served as counters, trying to estimate the size of the enemy's soldier force.

Polk gave his commander virtually no information on the size of the enemy's force or its disposition, and he did not ask for reinforcements even though he later claimed he believed he was facing the main Union Army.

These towns, overwhelmed by the size of the enemy in numbers and ferocity, called on Rome for help.

The Clusians, overwhelmed by the size of the enemy in numbers and ferocity, called on Rome for help.

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Two days later a reconnaissance in force (an attack by a large force to determine the size and strength of the enemy) was repulsed by the Confederates at Mitchell's Ford and Blackburn's Ford.

Despite General Lee's order to avoid a general engagement until his entire army was concentrated, Hill decided to mount a significant reconnaissance in force the following morning to determine the size and strength of the enemy force in his front.

SIZE is the enemy of growth.

"The Pequots and the Bowmans will ultimately face the same problems as the Soroses and the Robertsons faced, which is that size is the enemy of performance," said James R. Hedges IV, who runs L.J.H. Global Investments in Naples, Fla., which tracks hedge funds.

If it doesn't work... Galvanize your support base to join you in their mind and heart in your battle - (count on your fortune here. ) Build an overwhelming force, 3 times the size of you enemy at least; OR Attack with a surprise.

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