His forces took Ndjamena, the capital, in June 1982 and consolidated their authority.

In an effort to improve efficiency and free more soldiers for field duty, the armed forces are consolidating 13 military commands into 7.

The German forces quickly consolidated their positions.

Soviet forces consolidated their positions around Stalingrad, and fierce fighting to shrink the pocket began.

The Rifian forces had consolidated their hold of the inland mountains and stalemate was reached.

Egyptian forces then consolidated their initial positions.

While the main force consolidated its defensive positions, one of the unit's two officers took a five-man squad to investigate the abandoned vehicles.

In the eastern sector, Turkish forces consolidate their gains but make no major actions.

The Army reactivated the 29th Infantry Division and began reorganizing its forces and further consolidating them.

Bush Administration officials said this afternoon that the Iraqi force was consolidating its positions.