It could easily be that Girardieau-loyal forces retained the capital, or another faction entirely.

The heavenly forces retain their discipline: "In cubic phalanx firm advanced entire."

But as bad as things have become, American and Iraqi forces retain some degree of control in even the most turbulent areas.

How many, then, would have the force of will to retain independent thought?

However, the North Korean force retained high morale and enough supply to allow for a large-scale offensive.

Perhaps this way, Pak thought, his force could retain a small edge of surprise.

By this time, the Khalifa's Sudanese forces had retained at least 10,000 people.

By all accounts, the antiwhaling forces retain a slight majority on basic issues.

Some forces which are no longer considered military retain the title "gendarmerie" for reasons of tradition.

And the armed forces retain a de facto veto over almost all important Government decisions.