In subsequent weeks, American commanders acknowledged that they had lost track of the world's most wanted man.

But the insurgents are not giving up easily, commanders acknowledge.

Now, American commanders acknowledge that political dominance is at the heart of this conflict.

The commander acknowledged, turned back to the main view.

American commanders acknowledge that the far more destructive weapons now available would level the entire mountain.

The commander of the palace troops acknowledged the order with a bow.

"We don't have the mentality of government officials," acknowledged a senior Palestinian military commander.

It was eight months before the British commanders acknowledged that the tactic had failed.

The commander acknowledged the words with a slight, formal bow.

Meanwhile, military commanders acknowledged that the violence on Wednesday would make it more difficult for them to stick to their low- key approach.