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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Explanation:

It was because he was the first president.

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

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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