We could defend this even against a determined assault.

After finding two of his regiments mainly intact, Elliott led them forward, positioning them to defend against an assault and to counterattack.

He didn't know how to defend himself against such an assault.

She and Balder then defended Asgard against an assault by animated suits of armor.

Although Salonika was prepared for an attack from the sea, it had no fortification to defend against an assault from the surrounding land.

Under Ohio law, he said, people may use force in defending against an assault in their own home.

It is hard for any civilized society to defend itself against such an assault carried out by a suicide bomber.

No preparations had taken place to defend their position against an assault.

Just over 150 British and colonial troops successfully defended the garrison against an intense assault by 3,000 to 4,000 Zulu warriors.

The poorly armed militia members seem to have fired in a moment of panic to defend themselves against an assault by hundreds of Government troops.