Fabian policy
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He did not approve of the "Fabian policy" of Joseph E. Johnston.
From Robert Toombs Statesman, Speaker, Soldier, Sage by Stovall, Pleasant A.
Strange that a "Fabian policy," up-to-date, Should be so obviously not to wait!
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, November 11, 1893 by Various
The policy that General Linares should have adopted was the Fabian policy of obstruction, harassment, and delay.
From Campaigning in Cuba by Kennan, George
In France the great ally of the Sultan's Fabian policy had fallen.
From The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1 by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius
Perhaps, if history had preserved the reports of Hannibal, the "Fabian policy" would not have become so reputable.
From History of Morgan's Cavalry by Duke, Basil Wilson