These, however, were merely reconnaissances in force; the general advance of the Russian Armies did not begin until August 18, when they sent two Armies into East Prussia and invaded Galicia from the north and east, converging upon Lemberg.
But the rounds andreconnaissances were not to hold him long; and he already scented other adventures.
The farthest and swiftest reconnaissances are the province of light cavalry, i.
I directed Sir David Henderson to establish air reconnaissances towards Antwerp, which he did.
All reports and reconnaissances indicated a determined attempt to outflank us and cut across our line of retreat, but Allenby's cavalry was splendidly disposed and handled.
It had therefore little opportunity for preliminary reconnaissances of the battle area, with the exception that parties of officers and N.
Preliminary reconnaissances of the new line by senior commanders and their staffs began on 3rd March.
The cold was intense, and was severely felt by parties proceeding to carry out preliminary reconnaissances in motor lorries and by the troops as they arrived each night in new billets.
It was impossible to see or move any distance with security, and that was no doubt the cause why the reconnaissances in both instances drew blank.
After the engagement of Châtillon, fought on September 19, various reconnaissances were carried out by the army of Paris.
With the aid of motor buses, parties of officers and men made reconnaissances of the defended localities behind the Loos and Hulluch sector, so that by now we were more or less conversant with the larger part of the 1st Army front.
Rumours increased about going out for Divisional rest, until elements of the 58th (2nd line London Territorial) division began to appear and makereconnaissances of the front, from which we augured good.
On reconnaissances or patrols not likely to be prolonged beyond one day, the cavalry soldier's equipment should be lightened as much as possible, nothing being taken that can possibly be dispensed with.
Though the information brought back by these reconnaissances was mainly negative, on the 18th November Major R.
Reconnaissances continued to be made almost daily towards Arundel.
Generally the reconnaissances took place at dusk, as the Egyptians seemed to prefer withdrawing their troops under the cover of the darkness.
The cavalry and Camel Corps made reconnaissances further south, but no additional posts were occupied during the summer.
Meanwhile from Wad Hamid reconnaissances had been pushed on as far as Shabluka, at the southern end of the Sixth Cataract, which place, as well as the gorge leading to it, was found to be evacuated.
An ingenious device for reconnoitring was at this time adopted, in fitting out an armour-clad train in which to make reconnaissances towards Arabi's lines.
On the one hand, they must carry out reconnaissances and screening movements, on the other hand they must operate against the enemy's communications, continually interrupt the regular renewal of his supplies, and thus cripple his mobility.
Under the title of Reconnaissances magnetiques he published in 1890 an account of the magnetic observations made by him in the course of several journeys to the Red Sea and the Levant.
The balloon corps was in constant requisition during the campaign, but it does not appear that, with the exception of the reconnaissances just mentioned, any great advantages resulted, except in a moral point of view.
Several reconnaissances were made, and one of especial interest the day before the battle of Solferino.
In June 1794 Coutelle ascended with the adjutant and general to reconnoitre the hostile army just before the battle of Fleurus, and two reconnaissances were made, each occupying four hours.
The reconnaissances were carried out with Haigh's usual thoroughness.
He told them he had made twenty-three barometrical reconnaissances over the Sierras, and had found a line.
Scott knew by reconnaissances of a remarkably strong fortification at Churubusco, and ordered Twiggs to take the route actually taken by Shields.
Scott for having no reconnaissancesmade between Aug.
The reconnaissances were far from complete, and reports upon the Mexican position and numbers differed materially.
On the 25th and 26th March he also carried out most useful reconnaissances under constant heavy shell fire.
He made several reconnaissances throughout the day, which enabled him to afford effectual support to the infantry.
On the 4th April, one of my reconnaissances took me to Otto’s Detachment on the Pare Mountains.
Detailed reconnaissances had disclosed the possibility of moving our infantry, concealed by the dense bush, into some high ground which commanded the country north of Kibata.
I myself was able, by means of the motors, to carry out many reconnaissances and inspections of the troops.
The canoe reconnaissances were more agreeable, though some most unpleasant as well as most enjoyable memories are connected with them.
The secondary reconnaissances may also be made mule-back, and everywhere the rolling country and the cleared and cultivated fields, permit the engineer to see where he is going and how he is going.
For the Artillerists:--Exercises in reconnaissances of fortresses.
The teacher makes known the ground by means of a plan; he then directsreconnaissances to be made, and receives the reports.
Wherever the Russians retired they followed them closely and by reconnaissances were able to develop weak points in the Russian positions.
Under the stupendous conditions which surrounded this modern cataclysm, they probably range as little more than reconnaissancesin force.
That tank operations require the most careful preparation and minute reconnaissances in order to render them successful.
The second period now opened and defensive reconnaissances were undertaken along the French front in view of the expected German offensive.
Tank Corps reconnaissances were started as early as secrecy would permit, but it was not until a few days before November 20 that commanders were allowed to reconnoitre the ground from our front-trench system.
Reconnaissances were started as early as January, and were most thoroughly carried out.
For this attack complete tank preparations were made, reconnaissances were carried out, and a tankodrome (Tank Park) was established at Acheux.
The government refused to take this action, and Major-General Graham's force was employed in reconnaissances and small skirmishes, ending in the destruction of the villages in the Tamanieb valley on 27th March.
After several reconnaissances in which fighting took place with Mahmud's outposts, it was ascertained from prisoners that their army was short of provisions and that great leakage was going on.
The gunboats made repeated reconnaissances up the river, bombarding Metemma with effect.
Reconnaissances were, however, not needed to prove to Buller that Colenso, where the railway passed up into the Tugela ridge, was immune to a frontal attack, and that Ladysmith must be relieved by a turning movement.
Reconnaissances and raids against the enemy's positions were made with effect; and the bombardment which followed a rejected summons to surrender did little harm.
He saw that it was more important to clear the railway north of Mafeking than to remain where he was on the chance of a Boer invasion of Rhodesia, of which his reconnaissancessouth of the Limpopo saw no sign.
All the detached members of the Natal Wedge had now been driven in and the reconnaissances sent out by White on October 27 and the following days showed that the Boers had lost no time in pressing on to Ladysmith.
On its left bank rose an almost continuous ridge or rampart from which the easy open ground on the right bank could be watched for miles, and reconnaissances kept at a distance.
Further reconnaissances had shown that the North Hill, even if taken, could hardly be held.
Reconnaissances by French on May 23 showed that Botha had been frightened by the appearance of Ian Hamilton at Heilbron, and had crossed into the Transvaal.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "reconnaissances" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
