| 单词 | reconnaissance in force |
| 例句 | Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a statement it had repelled some Ukrainian “reconnaissance in force” operations in the east, but described the actions in routine terms and denied that there had been any breakthroughs. Zelensky, Citing Equipment Gaps, Says It’s Too Soon for Counteroffensive 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z His challenge to Biden might be a political “reconnaissance in force” across a front much broader than Ukraine, precisely to develop better cost-benefit analysis of his options. Opinion | Even if Putin doesn’t seize all of Ukraine, he has a larger strategy. The U.S. needs one, too. 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Beforehand, the allies conducted a “reconnaissance in force” to get the British to shoot at them so that engineers and cartographers” could spot the British forts, Stoltz said at the library. This map helped George Washington win the Revolutionary War. Now it’s on display at Mount Vernon. 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z The objective of the night attack which Major Godley was commanding had been to effect a reconnaissance in force against the western laagers of the Boers. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z The Foo-wang was at once ordered to make a reconnaissance in force, and feel the enemy's position preparatory to a grand attack at daybreak. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z But as he had only encountered a portion of Jourdan’s army, he became uneasy as to his flanks, checked his bold advance, and ordered a reconnaissance in force. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z As a result of a reconnaissance in force that day the enemy's advanced troops had been driven in, and the extent of his real position more or less accurately defined. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z It did not look like a reconnaissance in force. Planet of the Gods It was a reconnaissance in force by nature. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z There he conducted a reconnaissance in force in his efforts to locate the Spanish fleet, of which Admiral Cervera was in command. The Story of General Pershing Carrying out your order No. 69a, I made a night reconnaissance in force. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 25, 1914 Under the stupendous conditions which surrounded this modern cataclysm, they probably range as little more than reconnaissances in force. The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources On July 18th, 19th and 20th, General Cadorna delivered a fierce assault aided by knowledge gained in the first stage of the battle, which, for the Italians, was little more than a reconnaissance in force. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources On this day we made a reconnaissance in force, but had no fighting. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition Major-General French, who had but recently arrived from England, was directed by Sir George White to make a reconnaissance in force in the neighbourhood of Elandslaagte. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 General Burgoyne finally determined on a reconnaissance in force. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America We, who represent the Blue Force, have orders to make a reconnaissance in force. The Kangaroo Marines "I may say now that this was to be a reconnaissance in force, though your command is all the general can send for the purpose," said the captain. A Lieutenant at Eighteen On the 6th of August a reconnaissance in force was made. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign Two brigades, under Colonel Mulligan and Colonel Hayes, were ordered to go out and meet what was supposed to be a reconnaissance in force of the enemy. The Life, Public Services and Select Speeches of Rutherford B. Hayes The 16th Infantry Brigade now rejoined the Division from the Aisne, and on the 18th October a reconnaissance in force was ordered, which was brilliantly carried out. A Short History of the 6th Division Aug. 1914-March 1919 After a time Blount and I decided to make a reconnaissance in force and see how the car was getting on. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium These initial efforts had the result of reconnaissances in force. My Second Year of the War The moment that his scouts discovered the Boers throwing out detachments to defend a kopje, French would have an elaborate attack, or a reconnaissance in force to drive the enemy in. Sir John French An Authentic Biography I was just in the nick of time, as Colonel S—— immediately decided on a reconnaissance in force; any one who liked could go. Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation Nebuchadrezzar drove him back and then laid siege to the border fortress of Zanki, but the Assyrian king conducted a sudden and successful reconnaissance in force which rendered perilous the position of the attacking force. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria It could hardly be called a big battle, but was more probably in the nature of a reconnaissance in force with four or five regiments of cavalry. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium The centre column under the command of W. Kitchener having reached its destination, made a reconnaissance in force still further to the west on March 31. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans On February 12th a reconnaissance in force of Hussar Hill was made by Lord Dundonald. London to Ladysmith via Pretoria He decided to wait until further corps reached the front, and at four o'clock of the following afternoon to push forward five columns for a general reconnaissance in force. The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 2 of 2) It has not got into history, but it had a real objective existence although by a felicitous afterthought called by us who were defeated a “reconnaissance in force.” The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 General Castillo promised Young the aid of eight hundred Cubans, if he made a reconnaissance in force to find out exactly what the Spanish strength was. The Rough Riders The earlier movements of the attack on June 11 were in the nature of a reconnaissance in force, as it was uncertain how far to the north and south the Boer front extended. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans Brussilov's offensive may have been merely a vast reconnaissance in force, but its astonishing success had stirred the Germans to prompt action. A Short History of the Great War I have kept him actively employed, and by threats, and reconnaissances in force, caused him to be re-enforced. The Great Conspiracy, Volume 3 We had one hope—that this might merely be a reconnaissance in force, and that when it turned back or turned aside we might yet slip through and make for Brussels afoot. Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front On the 13th Sir George White had made a reconnaissance in force, but had not come in touch with the enemy. The Great Boer War |
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