In the eighteen sixties, during the American Civil War, Union soldiers won a battle on Roanoke Island.

VOA: special.2009.08.17

I think that's part of the frustration." DeAngelis says the strategy going forward must be to fight the battle on many fronts, building on the lessons learned from research,detection and treatment.

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

On the fourth day of battle, Marines fought to the top of Mount Suribachi, the tallest mountain on Iwo Jima.

VOA: special.2011.05.30

There was a huge battle, but Bill took control of the big cat and put his saddle on it.

VOA: special.2009.11.28

She became a full-time nurse for the wounded on their way from the fields of battle to the hospital.

VOA: special.2009.07.26

The second idea was a treaty protecting the wounded and medical personnel on the field of battle.

VOA: special.2009.07.01

From his headquarters on the hill, Jackson watched the northern forces prepare for battle.

VOA: special.2009.09.24

Who should our partners be and how should we engage them?" On Thursday, leaders of major industrial and developing countries met in London to battle the world recession.

VOA: special.2009.04.04

We are met on a great battle-field of that war.

VOA: special.2009.02.06

The team at the Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Rockville,Maryland is on the front-lines of the battle to save America's car industry.

VOA: standard.2009.06.04

Salazar made clear there is a sense of urgency, stressing the battle against the oil spill is being fought on numerous fronts.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

It's a battle of bodies and for minds on this basketball court just outside Washington.

VOA: standard.2009.12.20

He says the syndicate was formed primarily for financial reasons, and he does not expect it to really take on the battle for freedom of expression.

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

But they refused to commit themselves to a figure on helping developing nations battle climate change, saying they would wait to see what other countries offered first.

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

Speaking to the party faithful in the eastern state of Sabah on Sunday,Anwar says Malaysia is witnessing a battle between the common interests of the people against the ruling elites.

VOA: standard.2009.12.21

"People are going to see more security." But Steve Coll says the success of the Kandahar offensive really hinges on a psychological battle that will be more difficult to win.

VOA: standard.2010.05.28