retrograde movement
Oxford Dictionary of the US Military:
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retrograde movement
Any movement of a command to the rear, or away from the enemy. It may be forced by the enemy or may be made voluntarily. Such a movement may be classified as a withdrawal operation, a retirement, or a delaying action.
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retrograde movement
(DOD) Any movement of a command to the rear, or away from the enemy. It may be forced by the enemy or may be made voluntarily. Such movements may be classified as withdrawal, retirement, or delaying action.
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