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In the "X" article, the landmark 1947 essay that spelled out the fundamentals of America's Cold War strategy, George Kennan argued that "the Kremlin has no compunction about retreating in the face of superior force.
An inside piece at the Times explains one factor behind Defense Secretary William Cohen's recent call to raise military pay: lured by high salaries and quality of life, juicier retirement packages, and limitless opportunity for advancement, officers trained in finance and technology are retreating to the private sector.
In the War of 1812, retreating British forces chose to destroy it rather than let it fall into American hands.
In October 1944, the Allied forces moved into Athens and much of Greece, encountering little opposition from the retreating Germans.
But, of course, he can't be seen retreating.