The defenders were soaking wet and exhausted, but had held their positions.

A tough defender, he held in high regard by the club's fans.

The 82nd defenders held their positions as long as they could, then slowly pulled back.

The defenders held firm until reinforcements arrived in the afternoon to push back the French.

When a defender holds the trump ace, he exercises control over the play.

Thus the long day wore on and still the defenders held their own.

Seven German defenders held them off before escaping over the wall at night.

Once more blood and death stalked the walls, but the defenders were holding.

The defenders would hold the rise for as long as they were able, then fall back several hundred yards to a similar position.

For yet a second day, the defenders of Arborlon had held.