cross and across

[jiang]

Dear teachers,

Please read the sentence:

In the march across the grasslands, the soldiers experienced hunger and hardships.
My question is: Can I use 'crossing' instead of 'across' in this sentence? If I can is there any difference between the two?

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.

Jiang

[Anglika]

You would have to rephrase the sentence to use "crossing".


"While/When crossing the grasslands on their march, the soldiers..."

[jiang]

Dear Anglika,

Thank you very much for your help. Now I see.

Jiang

You would have to rephrase the sentence to use "crossing".


"While/When crossing the grasslands on their march, the soldiers..."