retreating army

Examples (10)

• The retreating army left behind much of its equipment.
• A retreating army is often vulnerable to counter-attacks.
• They watched the retreating army disappear over the horizon.
• The general ordered his retreating army to regroup at the river.
• Despite heavy losses, the retreating army maintained some discipline.
• Supplies were desperately needed for the exhausted retreating army.
• The enemy pursued the retreating army for several miles.
• Historical accounts often describe the plight of a retreating army.
• He was part of the retreating army during the winter campaign.
• The commander hoped to save what was left of his retreating army.