But when the enemy offered battle, he would eventually decline it.

A quick march brought the troops of to the site, the Indians offered battle.

But it was exciting to have come upon a type of animal which would dare to offer battle.

Wellington had not offered battle in a month, so why should he on this day?

We'll form up and offer battle in the morning but let them come to us.

Just assemble up on the stakes I had put out and offer battle.

However, when they discover that I'm gone for good, they'll offer battle.

After three days he offered battle, and the Romans accepted the challenge.

"You didn't expect him to offer battle till just in front of the capital."

"It will be some days before we can offer battle," said Cimber.