The Germans then broke through the fortification line as defending French forces retreated southward.

In fact, the Belgian divisions protecting the border were to withdraw and retreat southward to link up with French forces.

Like the rest of their tribe, they retreated southward.

These birds are mostly resident in territories year round, but birds in the United States will retreat southward for the winter.

Unauthorized plane approaching Plymouth Fort has been fired on; it is retreating southward.

Barksdale retreated to Lee's Hill, where he attempted to make another stand but was again forced to retreat southward.

By the 19th, they had to abandon their efforts due to progressively stiffening resistance and started to retreat southward along the river with over 200 wounded.

But in the mid-1300's, the Norse started abandoning their colonies around Nuuk, retreating southward.

This forced Ishida Mitsunari to retreat southward in the rain.

On the night of 3 August the horde hastily retreated southward, pursued by Russian cavalry.