Rout

A rout is a disorderly withdrawal made by a military force following defeat or morale failure. It may involve a single soldier or an entire army.

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Routs may be feigned to entice an enemy into chasing the "retreating" force, the intent being to cause the enemy to abandon a strong defensive position or to lead the enemy into a prepared ambush.

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A rout is also a synonym for an overwhelming defeat as well as a verb meaning "to put to disorderly retreat" or "to defeat utterly", and is often used in sports to describe a blowout.

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Withdrawal: :For other meanings, see Withdrawal (disambiguation)....

Morale: Morale is a term for the capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal. The term applies particularly to military personnel and to members of sports teams. Since at least the time of Carl von Clausewitz' On War, maintenance of morale has been considered one of the fundamental "Pr...

Rout related Images and Photos (experimental)

Cavalry Fight in a French Village. British Hussars Rout German Cuirassiers