The 6th Airborne Division landed to secure the eastern flank of the assault forces.

On 23 December, the unit secured the southern flank of the perimeter, which allowed friendly troops to withdraw to safety.

The Canadian forces had the task of securing the western flank, and the British infantry were to secure the eastern.

The infantry would then secure the right flank of the attack route near Losheimergraben.

Instead, it was tasked with securing the right flank of the operation.

Mike's self-appointed mission was to secure the outer flank of the sweep.

Third squad, under Gregory, will secure the flank of the hill to our left.

It was to secure the left flank of Modlin Army.

Without it, the allies never would've been able to secure the left flank.

A regiment of Union cavalry moved south on the road to secure the right flank.