Meanwhile, the Canadians continued to strengthen their defences as reports of growing Chinese concentrations came in from the forward companies.

In early October, he began to strengthen his northern defences against a possible invasion.

The new wall was constructed with an extra layer of bricks, further strengthening the city's defences.

The expedition quickly strengthened their defences but were not attacked in retaliation.

By this time the Allies had strengthened their defences and the tanks met heavy resistance.

He also took other measures to strengthen his defences, digging up guns which had previously been buried and enlisting more troops.

The Seven will look to strengthen their defences.

It is likely that the wall had an external ditch to strengthen its defences.

There's a delegation of Edenists here to discuss strengthening our defences.

Other smaller fortifications were also erected by them to strengthen Pretoria's defences.