This positioning prevented the Peruvians from reinforcing the garrison at Arica or communicating the order to leave the port.

In Glubb's opinion, the aim was still to prevent the Israelis from reinforcing the city and taking control of its Arab part.

However, although initially unsuccessful, the Polish attack prevented the Soviet 5th, 15th and 16th Armies from reinforcing the two divisions already committed to Radzymin.

In particular, the destruction of rail lines prevented Soviet forces from reinforcing the line, or withdrawing forces out of danger.

Together, they were able to prevent the French from reinforcing their troops in Philippsburg.

By attacking Tarragona, Wellington wished to prevent Suchet from reinforcing Joseph.

He devised a strategy of multiple, simultaneous offensives against the Confederacy, hoping to prevent any of the rebel armies from reinforcing the others over interior lines.

A box barrage could also be used to prevent the enemy from reinforcing a position to be attacked.

The Pellegrinians didn't expect an attack, but they were keeping a close watch to prevent anyone from reinforcing Councilor Corius.

Northampton next operated with a cruiser-destroyer force, to prevent the Japanese from reinforcing their troops on Guadalcanal.