Also means
supply lines
Usage Note
Retrovia (usually plural retrovie) refers to the area behind the front lines in a military context — the logistical and support zone. Figuratively it can mean the background or sidelines: stare nelle retrovie ('to stay in the background'). The plural retrovie is the more common form.
Examples
"I soldati feriti furono portati alle retrovie."
Natural Translation
The wounded soldiers were taken to the rear.
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