The main prize, the island of Rhodes, fell to a swift attack by a German armoured brigade.

If he opened either door, he would fall prey to an attack from above.

The drawback is that White often obtains an early initiative, so Black has to take care not to fall victim to a quick attack.

Some American troops could fall to a terrorist attack, or in a firefight like the one in Somalia.

In June 1183, the Young King fell victim to a sudden attack of dysentery and died a few days later.

On 25 July 1995, the station fell victim to a terrorist attack, with a gas bottle exploding near one of the platforms.

Strange, though, that a mounted man should fall victim to such an attack.

Three days later, they nearly fell victim to an attack by four Italian aircraft.

He resigned from both positions in 1919, when he fell victim to a severe attack of influenza.

The tragic events of 11 September showed that every production sector, mode of transport or building can easily fall prey to a terrorist attack.