intrench

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The information was sent up to general head-quarters, and orders were sent General Ransom to intrench his brigade along the crest of the hill.

From From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America by Longstreet, James

Instead of pursuing his advantage, General Lovell took a position within seven hundred and fifty yards of the enemy's works, and began to intrench.

From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Drake, Samuel Adams

The prince intends to intrench himself at Suhovola or Yanov and receive battle.

From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

Both the division commanders claim that they were to be relieved, and that they were ordered not to intrench or replenish supplies.

From From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America by Longstreet, James

As they advanced the other brigades of Field’s division came up, were aligned before the enemy’s heavy massing forces, and ordered to intrench.

From From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America by Longstreet, James