At first, his troops formed the reserve of Wayne's 500-man advance guard.

The Spanish troops were unruly, but formed an essential professional basis for the new army.

These provincial troops form the backbone of the Empire's defence.

The troops from the train formed up and marched out of the station.

These troops later formed a guard for the King of Poland.

The German troops formed 'a living wall protecting the fatherland'.

Russian troops formed a ring around the inner city and held it under siege.

Its tanks and troops have formed a ring around the city, blockading it.

She watched the troops form into platoons and move out in different directions.

The troops have formed a cordon about the Park.