Problem: S1: The beach was defended by two battalions of the German 716th Infantry Division , with elements of the 21st Panzer Division held in reserve near Caen .
S2: The beach was defended by two battalions of the 21st Infantry Division , with elements of the German 716th tank division being held near Caen in the reserve .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: Regardless of quick sorrow , he was known for his spiritual understanding and discipline .
S2: He was known for his spiritual understanding and discipline , regardless of his sorrow .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: These crystallographic solvents dissolve the silicon in a highly anisotropic way , with some alkali orientations dissolving up to 1000 times faster than others .
S2: These crystallographic solvents solve the silicon in a strongly anisotropic way , with some alkali orientations dissolving up to 1000 times faster than others .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes