Did Smith-Dorrien ever request to retreat from a battle?
Yes, during the Second Battle of Ypres
No, never
Yes, but only once he'd captured the objective
Unknown
Answer
Smith-Dorrien did request to retreat from the Second Battle of Ypres, after being heavily outflanked by the German Army. He was concerned that the British line would be overwhelmed and that a costly defeat would be inevitable. However, his request was denied by Field Marshal Sir John French, who believed that the British Army could still hold the line.
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