Examples of 'ordered his troops' in a sentence
Meaning of "ordered his troops"
Describes an act performed by a person in a position of authority (such as a military commander or a leader) who issued a command or directive to their subordinates (troops). The phrase indicates that the person in charge gave orders to their military personnel, indicating a hierarchy and organizational structure
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ordered his troops
He ordered his troops to spare the injured.
The deputy was full of fears and ordered his troops to shoot at the demonstrators.
He ordered his troops to fortify the town.
Oleg disembarked upon the shore and ordered his troops to beach the ships.
So he ordered his troops to prepare for battle.
At this point Thouvenot ordered his troops to withdraw.
He ordered his troops to shoot to kill protesters.
Von Kluck reluctantly ordered his troops to pull back.
He ordered his troops to cease firing but was ignored.
One of the US commanders heard this and ordered his troops to open fire.
Carbajal ordered his troops to retreat.
The Sultan believed that he had the advantage and ordered his troops through the walls.
The governor ordered his troops to recapture it.
When they continued to advance, the commander ordered his troops to open fire.
He ordered his troops back across the river.
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Louis the Angevin decided to retreat and ordered his troops to move northwards.
He ordered his troops to open fire on unarmed protesters.
In obedience to an oracle, ordered his troops not to cross the river in.
He ordered his troops back in a slow and orderly retreat.
After the escape, the king ordered his troops to pursue the pilgrims.
He ordered his troops to kill any they found in the colonies.
As darkness fell, Kitchener ordered his troops to dig in where they were.
He ordered his troops to douse his corpse with gasoline and burn it.
Rather than counterattack, Smith ordered his troops to retreat to the turnpike.
Henry ordered his troops to massacre the population in response.
When they did, the Mexican commander ordered his troops to cease fire.
Sibley ordered his troops to take up defensive positions.
Becoming hemmed in at Bridgwater on 3 July, he ordered his troops to fortify the town.
Lyon ordered his troops to fire into the rioters.
What were the circumstances under which Napoleon ordered his troops to advance?
At nightfall he ordered his troops to fall back to the villa.
Realizing that the chances for success had disappeared, Hawes ordered his troops to retire.
He ordered his troops to surrender.
Upon hearing the shooting, Percy ordered his troops to continue their advance.
He ordered his troops to immediately storm the city through the breach.
However, he failed and ordered his troops to withhold the assault.
He ordered his troops to attack without delay and the Austrian infantry began to crumble.
Upon hearing the firing, Percy ordered his troops to continue their advance.
He ordered his troops to destroy the flags and bury the jewels.
Cole, despite orders to the contrary, ordered his troops to retreat towards Pamplona.
Pugachev ordered his troops to safeguard the lives of civilians and captives.
He knew where the British were vulnerable, and ordered his troops to maximise their opportunities.
Oudinot ordered his troops to set fire to the only bridge.
For unstated reasons, the Samarran commander ordered his troops to plunder the town.
The governor ordered his troops to recapture it by any means necessary.
Ismael Abbawi Tohalla, the commanding officer, then ordered his troops not to target women.
The general ordered his troops to raze the town.
With Confederates closing from all around, Mulligan ordered his troops to withdraw.
Coote then ordered his troops to cut approach trenches up to the walls.
Shortly afterwards, Prefect Bolotte ordered his troops to fire in the crowd.
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