diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/unit/UnitAutomation.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/unit/UnitAutomation.kt
index 71d7367ee4..afa5e4e193 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/unit/UnitAutomation.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/unit/UnitAutomation.kt
@@ -289,7 +289,6 @@ object UnitAutomation {
     }
 
     private fun tryRetreat(unit: MapUnit): Boolean {
-        if (!unit.civ.isAtWar()) return false
         // Precondition: This must be a military unit
         if (unit.isCivilian()) return false
         if (unit.baseUnit.isAirUnit()) return false