Other fortifications were built on the site after the Romans brief occupation of southern Scotland came to an end.

They held the castle almost continuously until the late 12th century, except for a brief occupation by Crusaders in 1102.

A brief occupation by Siena (1419-1455) left the town an imposing fortress built around 1424.

In the 20th century, following a brief Greek occupation it became a part of Turkey in 1922.

It was probably built by the Venetians during their brief occupation of the island between 1656-57.

Spanish - was used in early Falklands history, and also during the brief Argentine occupation of 1982.

A brief occupation ensued and then the Mormons continued their march to the Pacific.

The only exception to this was the brief illegal occupation by Argentine military forces in 1982.

Through early 2006, it came under increasing attacks by the Taliban, for whom even a brief occupation would serve as a propaganda victory.

Across the globe, brief occupations had the habit of becoming long-term commitments.