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Tactics

The science and art of disposing military and naval forces in order for battle, and performing military and naval evolutions. It is divided into grand tactics, or the tactics of battles, and elementary tactics, or the tactics of instruction.

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Manoeuvre 74% connected

Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Manoeuvre 74% connected

Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tactical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the art of military and naval tactics.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tactical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the art of military and naval tactics.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tactician 74% connected

One versed in tactics; hence, a skillful maneuverer; an adroit manager.

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Tactician 74% connected

One versed in tactics; hence, a skillful maneuverer; an adroit manager.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Maneuver 92% connected

Alt. of Manoeuvre

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Manoeuvre 92% connected

Management; dexterous movement; specif., a military or naval evolution, movement, or change of position.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tactic 92% connected

Alt. of Tactical

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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