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Why do you think British commanders sometimes referred to Washington as the “old fox”? How does he use retreat as a strategy?

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Answer: Varies

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It was because he was the first president.

"Retreat" was used to make people think that Washington was weaker than expected.

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Answer: the british commanders often referred to him as the "old fox" because he is one of many amongst the congressional delegates with the most experience. Washington used retreat as a strategy because he had direct control. washington had learned how to undertake a strategic retreat at just the right moment.

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