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As it sais in the FAQ, the table is from the BG.
Troops in the BG could retreat into a friendly fortress to avoid a battle or after losing a field combat.

D = a detachment of troops
A(-) = an up to half strenght Army unit.

If you want to know more specifics, download the BG rulebook from the net and start reading =)