If the enemy broke the line, they would limit the ability of the defenders to respond.

Three times, the enemy broke through the line, only to be repulsed.

The Navy had not come, and the enemy were breaking free.

I wondered how they would manage if the enemy broke the first line.

After about five minutes of intense firing, the enemy broke contact and withdrew toward the city.

If the enemy broke one wall, the square must not be allowed to collapse in upon itself.

Abruptly the enemy broke off the attack, leaving three of their number dead or wounded on the ground.

He felt a strong force was needed there, in case the enemy broke through.

Across the water, the enemy had broken through the lines of defence.

It does not allow violations of the law just because the enemy has broken the rules or killed many Muslims.