Meanings of force the pass in anglès

Again and again they tried to force the pass, but all their attempts proved vain.

They were to drive the enemy from the valley of the Nussberg, and force the pass of Heiligenstadt.

It was a necessity, given all the conditions-the treachery of Ephialtes included-thatthe Persians should force the pass of Thermopylae.

Yes, they could force the pass, if the Hairy People reached it ahead of them, and then seal it shut with the heavy bomb.

Carr, who had 9.7 quarterback rating in last week's loss to the Chiefs, tried to force the pass into tight coverage and paid for it.

Forcing the pass would in fact have resembled bursting through a swing door.

The Cimbri had forced the passes through the mountains.

The opportunity of entering the country without having to force the passes may not, however, recur.

All of them were trying too hard to appear casual in loose shirts and khakis, forcing the pass-the-hash-browns banter.

This parleying had taken place on the border; the troops were about to force the passes on the following day.

For no good reason, Gear suddenly starting losing the ball -perhaps he was trying to force the passes now.

Soult judged Pampeluna to be in greater peril than San Sebastian, and moved by his left to force the passes of Roncesvalles and Maya.

Through its bustle and publicity French meant Cronje to conclude that he was about to force the Pass of Magersfontein, and thence to relieve Ladysmith.