In 1799, the two countries signed a defensive alliance that did not precipitate into direct military action.
Moreover, the accord established a defensive alliance between the two nations.
The wedding was accompanied by a purely defensive alliance with England.
The two states made an offensive and defensive alliance.
At school we only had alliances, offensive or defensive.
A defensive alliance with Poland was concluded in 1325.
As a defensive alliance, it prepared to deter war by meeting threats.
Lengthy pairings have also been described in terms of a defensive alliance.
A defensive alliance was also concluded, but included in the public part of the treaty.
To the end of ultimate protection I found most of them willing to make defensive alliance.