His platoon had been out on the Rim when the long retreat started, so they would be among the last ones back.

The greater part were taken prisoners or slaughtered in the course of their long retreat.

He started his long retreat by the middle of October 1812.

He was with them during the long retreat to Charm.

This defeat forced the French army into a long retreat.

The Tribe, worn down by its long retreat and short of food, needed a celebration.

Two days later, the entire Malwa army began its long retreat south.

He knew them well from the long retreat up theHudson valley.

This is his third long silent retreat in as many years.

It too began a long retreat after having been within sight of its goal.