Word: retreated
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...after reading the increasingly pessimistic daily news reports, to hear from a man who knows the situation and who has the authority to speak that the -loss of Russia and the weakening of Italy as effective fighting forces are not causing the British and French to lose hope. The retreat of General Cadorna's forces is not considered a great German success, but rather a desperate gambler's throw, a final attempt to bring victory to the Teuton arms, an opportunity for the people of Berlin to hang out their flags and indulge in one of those celebrations which have...
...spite of the vigor of the German attack, the complete success over the Italians which at first seemed assured has not materialized. Cadorna, by a skillful retreat has extricated his Third Army from its almost hopeless situation beyond the Isonzo, has reestablished his front and has taken up a strong defensive position behind the Tagliamento River. Viewed from a purely strategic point, completely discounting the political element, Italy now occupies a better position than before the attack, surer in defence, and offering more favorable opportunities in some future offensive to make full use of her superiority in men. Henceforth...
...activity along the Western Front, interest centers on the movements near Riga and the threat at Petrograd. Whenever a foe plans to invade Russia, one wonders if history will repeat itself. Is there any possibility that the Teutons will be caught in another Poltava or in a second Retreat from Moscow? Some seem to think this likely...
Every convenience for the comfort and pleasure of the Radio School students is to be provided. Reading and writing rooms together with a large lounging room will furnish a convenient retreat for the men when off duty. The Radio School canteen is to be moved into the new structure...
...this event. Some of the other demonstrations and competitions in the field day events included building a fire and boiling water, pyramid building for signaling purposes, making camps, and a bugle and drum corps review. The exercises closed with the lowering of the colors, "The Star Spangled Banner," and "retreat," sounded on the bugle...