The fort also guarded a settlement of about 1,000 people.

The fort had guarded the city against Lee and Jackson.

The fort guarded the western end of the port.

The fort also guarded the mouth of the Bayamón River on the other side.

This fort guarded the approach to the city of Basse-Terre.

Only two narrow navigable channels remained, and the strongest forts guarded them.

The two Confederate forts guarding the inlet quickly fell.

The fort guarded the frontier settlers against raids by British-allied native bands.

She did not glance at the forts guarding the bay, or the giant cannons on the ramparts.

The fort also guarded the northern sea route into Mumbai Harbour.