* Occupying airborne bridge-head to assist ground forces.

Occupying the territory between Lake Nicaragua and the Pacific Coast, the Niquirano were governed by chief Nicarao, or Nicaragua, a rich ruler who lived in Nicaraocali, now the city of Rivas.

Occupying a central position on the great highway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean, thus uniting the East and the West, wealth flowed into it from many sources, so that it became one of the greatest of all the region's ancient cities, and the capital of the Neo Assyrian Empire.

Occupying the coastal area between the Niantic tribe of the Niantic River of present-day Connecticut and the Wecapaug River, and the Narragansett in what is now western Rhode Island, the Pequot numbered some 16, 000 persons in the most densely inhabited portion of southern New England.

Occupying the coastal area between the Niantic River of present-day Connecticut and the Wecapaug River in what is now western Rhode Island, the Pequot numbered some 16, 000 persons in the most densely inhabited portion of southern New England.

According to the New York Times: Occupying a hilly pocket between the Sprain Brook Parkway to the west and the Bronx River Parkway to the east, Edgemont's Tudor and classic colonials ( a few dating back to the 18th century ) are about 22 miles from Midtown Manhattan, making it an appealing choice for commuters.

** Occupying Halifax, following a poison gas first strike, would deny the British a major naval base and cut links between Britain and Canada.

: Protected persons who are in occupied territory shall not be deprived, in any case or in any manner whatsoever, of the benefits of the present Convention by any change introduced, as the result of the occupation of a territory, into the institutions or government of the said territory, nor by any agreement concluded between the authorities of the occupied territories and the Occupying Power, nor by any annexation by the latter of the whole or part of the occupied territory.

Occupying the eastern half of Ballinhassig parish, the village lies in the valley between Myrtle and Meadstown Hills, beside the River Owenabue.

Occupying the apex, or easternmost part, of the site is the Chapel of St. Clare, built of red Heavitree stone between 1418 and 1439 as a chantry to pray for the souls of persons executed on this spot.

Occupying a strategic placement between the central meseta of Spain and the Ebro valley the city retained its importance in succeeding centuries.

Occupying the southern part of Western Sahara, the territory lies between 26 ° to the north and 21 ° 20 ' to the south.

Occupying the northern part of Western Sahara, it lies between the 26th parallel north and 27 ° 50 ' N.

Occupying a c. 28m high hill between two bays, the fortified site of Rhamnous covered a site of approximately 230 by 270m.

Unlike the International Military Trials in Nuremberg that prosecuted the major Nazi war criminals under the jurisdiction of the four Allied Occupying Powers, the Dachau tribunals were held exclusively by the United States Military between November 1945 and August 1948.

Occupying 100 acres, it contains 192 non-residential buildings that house 69 lecture theatres, 114 teaching areas and state-of-the-art research facilities.

Occupying the valley of Aghstev river at a height of 755 meters above sea level, the city is surrounded with high mountains covered with thick forests, turning into alpine meadows in certain areas.

* May 20 – First Barons ' War in England: Occupying French forces are defeated at the Battle of Lincoln by English royal troops led by William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke and survivors forced to flee south.

The protocol also broadens the definition of a lawful combatant in wars against " alien occupation, colonial domination and racist regimes " to include those who carry arms openly but are not wearing uniforms, so that they are now lawful combatants and protected by the Geneva Conventions — although only if the Occupying Power has ratified Protocol I.

* Article 4 defines who is a Protected person: Persons protected by the Convention are those who, at a given moment and in any manner whatsoever, find themselves, in case of a conflict or occupation, in the hands of a Party to the conflict or Occupying Power of which they are not nationals.

Individual or mass forcible transfers, as well as deportations of protected persons from occupied territory to the territory of the Occupying Power or to that of any other country, occupied or not, are prohibited, regardless of their motive.

The Occupying Power undertaking such transfers or evacuations shall ensure, to the greatest practicable extent, that proper accommodation is provided to receive the protected persons, that the removals are effected in satisfactory conditions of hygiene, health, safety and nutrition, and that members of the same family are not separated.

Should the local institutions be inadequate for the purpose, the Occupying Power shall make arrangements for the maintenance and education, if possible by persons of their own nationality, language and religion, of children who are orphaned or separated from their parents as a result of the war and who cannot be adequately cared for by a near relative or friend.

3 ) ANDOSOLS: Occupying 21. 1 % of the borough's land area ; are rich in volcanic materials, dark superficial horizons, and have a maximum thickness of 50 cm.

4 ) EUTRIC REGOSOL: Occupying 1. 9 % of the borough's land area ; are soils from a volcanic origin or from elotic accumulation, little compacted and have a maximum thickness of 30 cm ; they present thick texture and brown color.

Occupying the rest of the third enclosure are ponds ( now dry ) in each corner, and satellite temples to the north, south and west.

Occupying the third corner of the triangle are bureaucrats, who are often pressured by the same powerful interest groups their agency is designated to regulate.

: Individual or mass forcible transfers, as well as deportations of protected persons from occupied territory to the territory of the Occupying Power or to that of any other country, occupied or not, are prohibited, regardless of their motive.

Occupying approximately of land, the airport is sited on a narrow peninsula, take-off and landing are inevitably directed over bodies of water regardless of approach / departure direction.

Occupying almost one-third of the City's downtown area, the campus faces the sea to the east, flanked by its portals which are now considered as symbols of the University and of Dumaguete City.

Occupying three counties – Kern, San Bernardino and Inyo – the installation ’ s closest neighbors are the cities of Ridgecrest, Inyokern, Trona and Darwin.

Occupying floors 25 to 42 are The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, a collection of 25 luxury homes managed by Mandarin Oriental.

Individual or mass forcible transfers, as well as deportations of protected persons from occupied territory to the territory of the Occupying Power or to that of any other country, occupied or not, are prohibited, regardless of their motive.

Occupying a large piece of Ashley National Forest are the Uinta Mountains.

Occupying an area of almost 5 hectares, the Park is designated as an Area of Special Biological Interest.

Any destruction by the Occupying Power of real or personal property belonging individually or collectively to private persons, or to the State, or to other public authorities, or to social or cooperative organizations, is prohibited, except where such destruction is rendered absolutely necessary by military operations.

Occupying both east and west banks of the river, the town was connected by the construction of a bridge which carried the road.

* Occupying a space, either through force, by fiat, or by agreement:

Occupying the top three floors of the building, Paramount was designed by British designer Tom Dixon, and includes event space on the 31st floor, exclusive bar and restaurant on 32nd, and a 360-degree viewing gallery on the 33rd floor-the top floor of the building.

Occupying the whole of the west side cliff above the beach was a large castle with a swimming pool, greenhouse and tennis court called Eucliffe, one of three castles owned by the millionaire Eu Tong Sween.

Occupying a similarly commanding site on the opposite side of the town is St Macartan's College for boys ( from 1840 ), a 17-bay classical structure with a bell tower and private chapel, by the Newry-born architect Thomas Duff.

: In the case of occupied territory, the application of the present Convention shall cease one year after the general close of military operations ; however, the Occupying Power shall be bound, for the duration of the occupation, to the extent that such Power exercises the functions of government in such territory, by the provisions of the following Articles of the present Convention: 1 to 12, 27, 29 to 34, 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 59, 61 to 77, 143.