During discussions with my allies it turned out that the group has
played before in one why I find unusual and it certainly compromises
part of my naval move.
I am told the corps can continue movement after initial battle is
declared but defender retreats into city.
I would like to note the rules here:
*7.5.1 GENERAL RULES OF LAND COMBAT:* If _at the end of all movement of
the phasing major power_, enemy forces (excluding guerillas-see
10.1.1.3) occupy the same area as its corps, freikorps or cossacks, the
phasing major power must attack in those areas (also see 7.3.7 and 7.3.8).
*7.5.1.1 DEFENDER RETIREMENT INTO CITY:* Any forces or portion of forces
upon whom an attack is declared may immediately retire into any friendly
controlled or vacant, and unbesieged city in that area but not so as to
exceed that city's garrison capacity.
7.5.1 is clear, you complete your movement and anywhere you enter enemy
area and say Attack!
7.5.1.1. says after you said Attack! defender can retreat into city .
So the sequence should be like this
Movement -> Attack -> Retreat into city
I do not see where is says after retreating into city you go back to step 1.
On a side note, are we waiting for Turkish turn or we proceed with
French battles?
