He has talked himself into a corner where war or an unthinkable American retreat seem to be the only alternatives visible to the administration.

The area had been heavily plundered during the American retreat in the fall, so there was little in the way of local provisions.

He joined the American retreat, first to Bataan, then to Corregidor.

After heavy fighting, Howe broke through, threatening to cut off the American retreat.

The announcement of a defense cutback would be taken by the world as evidence that the American retreat has begun.

But through their actions they could become the agents of American retreat.

Renaissance Weekend is an American retreat for leaders in business and finance, government, the media, religion, medicine, science, technology and the arts.

The American retreat did not last long.

The key here is the speed of the American retreat.

At least seven Americans were killed and 11 wounded in skirmishing prior to the American retreat.