les soldats étaient
Pressed by the enemy, the soldiers were unable to throw their spears.
Pressés par l’ennemi, les soldats furent incapables de lancer leurs lances.
The soldiers were wearing steel helmets.
Les soldats portaient des casques en acier.
The soldiers were told never to surrender.
Il avait été ordonné aux soldats de ne jamais se rendre.
The soldiers were all wearing gas masks.
Tous les soldats portaient des masques à gaz.
The soldiers were equipped with weapons.
Les soldats étaient équipés d’armes.
The soldiers were guarding the bridge.
Les soldats gardaient le pont.
Most of the soldiers were wearing green.
La plupart des soldats portaient du vert.