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A rear guard delays an attacking enemy and withdraws. A "Holding Force", having been stripped of offensive capacity for use elsewhere on the battlefield, and perhaps reinforced with defensive reinforcements is commited to hold its position. A rear guard can withdraw with honor. A holding force must hold or die in place.

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