Problem: (1) Despite the general success of the limited attack the battalion lost nearly half its strength .
(2) Despite the general success of the limited attack , the battalion lost nearly its half force .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) The spacecraft is the second application of the '' Flexbus '' platform from Astrium , the first was GRACE .
(2) The spacecraft is the first application of Astrium '' Flexbus '' platform , GRACE was the second .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Locus is a racing game developed by Zombie LLC and published by GT Interactive Software Corp in North America .
(2) Locus is a racing game developed by the GT Interactive Software Corp and published in North America by Zombie LLC .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) In August 1574 , during the siege of Delfshaven , he became consulted by Prince William of Orange , who was ill in Leiden .
(2) In August 1574 , during the siege of Leiden , he was consulted by prince William of Orange , who lay ill at Delfshaven .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no