Hompesch disregarded the warning and took no action to reinforce the island's defences.

The delay allowed the Turks to reinforce and prepare their defences on ground of their choosing.

The Ottomans had also been reinforcing their defences around Krithia.

The English had recaptured it again by the 1330s and reinforced its defences in 1336, but to no avail.

His slow advance gave the Americans vitally needed time to reorganise and to reinforce their defences.

He quickly set to work to institute discipline, train the troops, and reinforce the city's defences.

This gave the defenders of Baltimore time to reinforce their defences and spurred them to resist rather than risk financial ruin.

While working with the team, Jason spent some time reinforcing the Watchtower's magical defences.

This delay nevertheless gave the Americans time to reinforce their defences.

The Germans also reinforced and strengthened their defences which tied down troops that could have been used elsewhere.