The Feigned Retreat: Why the World’s Greatest Horse Archers Chose to Run Away At first glance, retreating from a battle appears to be the exact opposite of courage. To many armies throughout history, turning your back on the enemy signaled panic, defeat, or collapse. Commanders were taught to press the attack against a retreating force, … Continue reading The Feigned Retreat: Why The World’s Greatest Horse Archers Chose To Run Away