There, while directing his troops, a bullet cut him down.
He was no backline general to direct his troops from the rear.
Radio intercepts detected him directing troops, according to reports at the time.
While attempting to direct his troops, he was struck by a shell fragment.
He was carried on a stretcher for the duration of the battle, directing his troops.
He first built a kasbah on top of a hill to observe the city and direct his troops more efficiently.
He was like Napoleon, making plans and directing troops.
She nodded and helped me drag him behind the wagon where the centurion was directing his troops.
Brooke directed his troops to clear the area for the construction of a wooden log fort and support buildings.
Special Forces soldiers guided much of the battle on the ground, storming the mosque and setting up a base there to direct troops.