Fabian policy

He was famous for avoiding pitched battles and hence the term "Fabian policy."

Perhaps, if history had preserved the reports of Hannibal, the "Fabian policy" would not have become so reputable.

Your Fabian policy will cost lives, time, and money; the people feels it, and roars for action.

This leader adopted a new method of warfare, which has ever since been famous as the "Fabian policy."