Where the 1980's offered the ascendancy of the image, and last-ditch battles over authenticity and misappropriation, the 1990's - well, maybe we'll figure it out before the century ends.
While he'd been downstairs in the study, poring over the map of Africa with Professor Talisford, Kate had been plotting this last-ditch battle to stop him.
The United States, on the other hand, is fighting a last-ditch battle to prevent Americans from falling under the court's jurisdiction.
Should they endure a long siege (attempting to drive dissension in the invaders' ranks and inciting mountain tribes to attack from the rear) or fight a last-ditch ferocious battle to break free?
Now they are reeling drunk, cheering on the passing riders as if they were bloodied heroes returning from a last-ditch battle.
The Japanese were preparing for a last-ditch battle with American forces advancing on Manila.
But I've seen so many people die, fought in so many desperate last-ditch battles, it's hard for me to find room for such emotions.
General Doestam, a former Communist commander, was reported to have rushed 2,000 troops to the northern end of the tunnel to stage a last-ditch battle for survival.
Citadel Hill, the scene of ferocious last-ditch battles in 1945 between advancing Russians and desperate SS troops, is also hallowed ground.
The Commission is planning a last-ditch battle to defend tax proposals which it considers essential for completion of the 1992 internal market programme.
Wörterbuch für Militärbegriffe