When the Turkish-led flotilla failed to happen, the two land convoys would still represent a simultaneous approach of multiple ventures to Gaza.

And the United Nations had only 90 of the 200 trucks it needs for land convoys.

Soviet land convoys have to use the Salang Highway, and until the guerrilla offensive had made their way out of the country unimpeded.

The fan behind his back pushed almost silently, merely sipping power, as it kept slow pace with the Troupe's land convoy, far below.

This will require land convoys, which in turn will require protection.

Sawalha has been involved in organizing flotillas and land convoys to the Gaza Strip while in Britain.

The land convoys were subsequently stopped and replaced by aerial resupply with helicopters and Hercules transport aircraft.

Completion of the road meant that supply aircraft could be replaced by land convoys and reallocated to other areas.

Bosnian attempts to break the siege at Sarajevo and other towns have been met by intensified Serbian shelling, making it difficult for land convoys.

"We're constantly running behind on food deliveries because of the problems with land convoys in central Bosnia," Mr. Land said.