Fortification, in military science, any work erected to strengthen a position against attack.
But in a sign that conservatives fear their attacks might inadvertently strengthen a possible reformist candidate in Iran's own presidential vote in June, their criticism has quickly shifted to early support for Mr. Ahmadinejad's re-election.
With his forces thus strengthened, Rommel prepared an attack on the British positions around Gazala, while Kesselring planned Operation Herkules, an airborne and seaborne attack on Malta with the 185 Airborne Division Folgore and Ramcke Parachute Brigade.
Passing his plans to higher command, they assigned an extra division to his corps to further strengthen the attack.
I think his reasoning was that Van Persie would strengthen the attack in order to tip the title back in United's favour.
Middlesbrough midfielder Grant Leadbitter is still on the Reds' radar and manager Billy Davies is also eager to strengthen their attack.
While funds may be restricted at Liverpool, Rodgers will be hoping to strengthen his attack in the January transfer window.
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers wants the Italy international, 24, to strengthen his attack after last season's top scorer Luis Suarez joined Barcelona.
There is speculation that the Sri Lankan selectors may try to tempt seamer Chaminda Vaas out of Test retirement to strengthen their attack.
The Belgian club said they were in talks with the Blues over the 18-year-old's possible sale last month, However, while Villas-Boas praised Belgian international Lukaku, he insisted the club did not need to strengthen their attack.
