Those who led the battle still talk of it with pride.
They reported he "is credited with leading the battle for change."
Even so, it seemed unlikely - at least in the near future - that they would actually lead the battle.
She said he led the battle against the pro-Communist majority.
And he knew that somebody had to stand up and lead the battle.
She led the battle against the closing, once flying more than 3,000 miles to speak on behalf of the school.
By leading the battle against smoking, the Government is itself assuming risks.
Enraged, the school alumni lead the legal battle to change it.
"Hoping to lead the battle with your little acoustic weapon?"
They feel he's leading the battle to save Western civilization.