rearguard in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for rearguard in the English»Italian Dictionary

rearguard [Brit ˈrɪəɡɑːd, Am ˈrɪrˌɡɑrd] N + verbo sing o pl MIL

rearguard

retroguardia f also fig

rearguard action [Brit, Am ˈˌrɪ(ə)rˈˌɡɑrd ˈˌækʃən] N

rearguard action

azione f di retroguardia

to fight a rearguard action

condurre un'azione di retroguardia (against contro)

Translations for rearguard in the Italian»English Dictionary

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retroguardia

rear(guard)

rearguard in the PONS Dictionary

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English

He played a major role in the rearguard defense.

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This was achieved, but the picquets and rearguard were heavily engaged on numerous occasions before they arrived.

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On the last trip across, most of the rearguard was able to escape, but several were left behind and captured.

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The rearguard managed to rise to the occasion and drive them away.

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