intrench
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Admiral Sampson, who was anxious to strike a decisive blow before the enemy should have time to concentrate and intrench, then telegraphed Secretary Long as follows: Mole, Haiti, June 7, 1898.
From Campaigning in Cuba by George Kennan
Instead of attacking, the French began to intrench themselves, and in order to clear the battle-field a truce was arranged.
From The Franco-German War of 1870-71 by Count Helmuth
Our adversaries, with their usual contempt for their enemies, have omitted to intrench themselves or fortify their position.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by H.C. Adams
On August 15 Baum came in touch with Stark's forces, but he hesitated to attack and proceeded to intrench.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Herbert Eugene Bolton
Orders were therefore issued, by the provincial commanders, that a detachment of a thousand men should intrench upon this height.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 by Various
