Its purpose was to assist in the defence of Queensland's extensive coastline.

It was hastily diverted to Java en route, to assist in the Dutch defence of the island.

On 20 September it arrived at Dunkirk with orders to assist in the defence of Antwerp.

To assist in the defence of the airfield, a series of dispersed sites were set up over a wide area around the airfield.

'Henri, you assist in the defence of this place.'

It was their responsibility, therefore, to assist in the defence of Orison and their King.

The palace was built to assist in the defence of the Tyrrhenian seacoast from Saracen invasion.

He was a cautious supporter of German rearmament, because it would assist in the defence against Soviet expansionism.

During the war, the Corps provided reinforcement to assist in the defence of the Rock.

They obtained a promise of Chinese troops to assist in the defence of Burma.