There they held their ground until the general retreat, and were among those providing cover as the troops retreated.

There was a general retreat to what shelter could be found.

After suffering heavy casualties, Japanese forces called for a general retreat.

Serb forces were on the general retreat and decided to abandon the village.

However, in 2008 the Society received two statements by consensus at its general retreat.

There is a general retreat across the bridge to the fort.

Should that position fall, a general retreat of the French troops would become inevitable.

The attack on the Union base had failed, and a general retreat was ordered.

The king therefore decided to call for a general retreat from the city.

Walker was forced to order a general retreat, just so he could control it.