The squadron did not destroy any enemy airships, despite a number of interceptions; it was disbanded in June 1919.

German troops destroyed the bridges on 18 January, despite protests from Hungarian officers.

When the task force came under heavy fire, Swanson engaged and destroyed five enemy bunkers despite intense anti-aircraft fire.

The angels destroyed them to the last man, despite Hissl's wizardry.

Hannibal then attacked and destroyed Himera despite Syracusan intervention.

In 1468 the troops of Charles the Bold destroyed the city despite an attack by the 600 Franchimontois.

The fire roared out of control again after midnight and finally destroyed the structure, despite the efforts of more than 360 firefighters.

Once more, the Eighth Army had failed to destroy Rommel's forces, despite its overwhelming superiority in men and equipment.

During the seven years that arms inspectors worked in Iraq under existing resolutions, they destroyed large quantities of illegal weapons, despite Baghdad's deceptions and concealments.

And the Borg had devised a way to destroy them despite the security measures.