Varble in a sentence

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 88 The American historian Derek Varble has commented that the paradox between Eden's concern for Egyptian civilians and the object of Revise Phase II bombing, which was intended to terrorize the Egyptian people, was never resolved.

Timothy Varble, 28, of Jerseyville, who was driving in the Jeep behind Buford, was also hurt in the crash when his vehicle rear-ended Buford’s.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 16. It had just undergone a major and innovative carrier modernization program.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 20. Egyptian troops were excellent in defensive operations, but had little capacity for offensive operations, owing to the lack of "rapport and effective small-unit leadership".

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 24. Additionally, the coming of winter weather to the Mediterranean in late November would render the invasion impossible, which thus meant the invasion had to begin before then.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 25. Beaufre was strongly opposed to the change, warning that Barjot's modification of merely capturing the Canal zone made for an ambiguous goal, and that the lack of a clear goal was dangerous.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 26. The Prime Minister's plan was rejected by Templer and the other service chiefs, who argued that the neglect of parachute training in the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade rendered his plan for an airborne assault unsuitable.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 28. Capturing them would deal a deathblow to the Egyptian's strategic operation in the entire Peninsula.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 29. Eitan marched his men towards Jebel Heitan, where they dug in while receiving supplies of weapons dropped by French aircraft.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 33. Gur's men were forced to retreat into the "Saucer", where they were surrounded and came under heavy fire.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 37. By noon, the Israeli Air Force had carried out a series of punishing airstrikes on the Egyptian positions, sometimes accidentally hitting IDF ground forces.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 38. Adan began a three-pronged attack with one armored force striking northeastern edge of Ruafa, a mixed infantry/armored force attacking the north edge and a feint attack from a neighbouring knoll.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 41. Using the two paths cleared through the southern minefields, IDF tanks entered the Rafah salient.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 48. To outflank Sharm el-Sheikh, Dayan ordered paratroopers to take the town of Tor in the western Sinai.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 49. After four hours of heavy fighting, Yoffe ordered his men to retreat.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 53. British bombers based in Cyprus and Malta took off to Cairo with the aim of destroying Cairo airport, only to be personally ordered back by Eden when he learned that American civilians were being evacuated at Cairo airport.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 59. Having taken the airfield with a dozen casualties, the remainder of the battalion flew in by helicopter.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 65. The battle group standing offshore opened fire, giving covering fire for the landings and causing considerable damage to the Egyptian batteries and gun emplacements.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 67. Lieutenant Colonel N.H. Tailyour, who was leading 45 Commando was landed by mistake in a stadium still under Egyptian control resulting in a very hasty retreat.

Varble, Derek (2003) p. 69. Street fighting and house clearing, with strong opposition from well-entrenched Egyptian sniper positions, caused further casualties.