It would turn west near the English Channel and then south to cut off the French retreat.

A French retreat looked a distinct possibility when unexpected reinforcements arrived.

During the French retreat from the east in 1814, the town was set on fire and burnt to the ground.

This made the French retreat from most of the Republic.

After the French retreat in 1815, however, the military installations were gradually taken down.

Informed about the French retreat, Gonzalo decided to continue the advance.

It would lead me toward that long line of dust which marked the French retreat.

The French retreat just as the British run out of ammunition.

However, he failed to seriously contest the French retreat to the northeast.

The overall result was a French retreat and a check on its influence in the region.