Besides, he reasoned, if the outer perimeter broke at some point, he could always withdraw units on the outer perimeter that were not under pressure into the inner secure area.

This includes removing heavy weapons from the field and withdrawing military units 1.2 miles from the front lines.

The truce, which became effective on March 2, involved a government commitment to withdraw military units from the island and to release some 80 detainees.

The Germans withdrew several units from Luftflotte 1.

The Soviets suffering heavy casualties ordered an air and artillery assault aiming to destroy the withdrawing German units.

The Germans' fear of being stragglers soon proved correct, as the only road already had been cratered by other withdrawing German units.

There was much discussion by all contractors as to whether at the time there was a reliable connector so as to provide the ability to withdraw and replace units.

The 80-minute interview took place Friday afternoon, before the Reagan Administration disclosed that it had intelligence reports that the Soviet Union might withdraw military units from Hungary.

As the peninsula narrowed, shortening his front, he was able to withdraw units for evacuation.

Moreover, he mentioned that here were combat skills proficiency problems caused by the inability of his under-strength army to withdraw front-line units for training in the rear area.