Examples of 'troops retreated' in a sentence

Meaning of "troops retreated"

The phrase 'troops retreated' refers to the military action where soldiers or armed forces withdraw from a battle, conflict, or combat situation. It describes the movement or action of soldiers in which they move away from the frontlines, abandoning their current position or engagement. This phrase is often used in military contexts to indicate a strategic decision or maneuver to reposition or regroup the fighting forces

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troops retreated
All our troops retreated long ago.
The country was liberated as German troops retreated.
Union troops retreated in different states of order.
The remainder of the nationalist troops retreated to Taiwan.
His troops retreated in good order.
The defeated Burmese troops retreated to Jorhat.
Chinese troops retreated to an entrenchment which was supported by machine guns.
The British troops retreated.
The troops retreated in such haste and chaos that several regiments were forgotten in Paris.
The Hanthawaddy troops retreated to the delta.
Singletary was killed in the bombardment, and his troops retreated.
All our troops retreated long ago if anyone dares run away.
Eventually Russian troops retreated.
Polish troops retreated to the river Vistula.
After the death of the general, the remaining troops retreated.

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Remaining government troops retreated to the town hall and hospital in the city.
After a stubborn fight, the American troops retreated.
Khmer Rouge troops retreated to border areas.
Upon the arrival of reinforcements, the Xhosa troops retreated.
Union troops retreated to Lebanon to regroup.
After an engagement of six hours, the troops retreated to Battleford.
British troops retreated from Prome.
Threatened with the encirclement, the Soviet troops retreated.
For a time the Pakistan troops retreated and shut themselves in their fortifications.
Goujian 's youth gave him an advantage and Helü was killed as his troops retreated.
The allied troops retreated to Würzburg.
The attack was successful, as the Pakistan troops retreated from the pass.
The German troops retreated to their defenses at Skosyrskoy.
After a brief but intense firefight, the Danish troops retreated back towards Mysunde.
UNITA troops retreated mainly to the northern part of Huambo province.
Meanwhile, the enemy troops retreated with humility.
The troops retreated to the city 's outskirts.
Consequently, the attacking troops retreated over the river Danube.
Syphax 's troops retreated to the capital city which later fell as Massinissa claimed his kingdom.
Then follows the assault against the « Hindenburg line » behind which the German troops retreated.
The Russian troops retreated before a clash against the Turks.
In the face of heavy onslaughts, United Nations troops retreated.
The Austrian troops retreated to Austria shortly thereafter to gain more western aid.
After a two-hour skirmish the Mexican troops retreated to Béxar.
The Goguryeo troops retreated behind what is now known as the Liao River.
After the Americans recovered, the Spanish troops retreated north.
The remaining troops retreated to Third Army lines.
On the approach of Makhno 's cavalry forces, White Army troops retreated from Peregonovka.
The remaining troops retreated with Bose towards Malaya or made for Thailand.
Government forces initially advanced rapidly as FRPI troops retreated towards Aveba see annex 30.
Denikin 's troops retreated to take up better positions.
After an engagement, feigning defeat, Goguryeo troops retreated into the city.
In the end, the troops retreated with no shots fired.
On October 19, the Mongols lost many warships due to a typhoon, and the remaining troops retreated.
The Union troops retreated.

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