tactician

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For this reason Sherman's capacity as a tactician was not by any means equal to his ability as a strategist.

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  1. noun One who is skilled in the planning and execution of military tactics.
  2. noun A clever maneuverer.

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  • He was an excellent tactician, a skill which he had learned in Prussia, where he had served for a considerable time in the Foot-guards of Frederick the Great; hence his nick-name of "The Big Prussian." —  The Memoirs of General the Baron de Marbot
  • The Bosnian tactician is apparently being considered as the next manager of Pompey ... —  WN.com - Articles related to UAE billionaire closes on Portsmouth deal - report
  • The magic dried up in a sad muddle of lost of form and Jol's incompetence as a tactician. —  Chelsea Blog
  • Local guru Steve Flam who has also won two Congressional Cups as tactician was also amazing to have on board and we would like to thank these two guys as it was an honour to sail with them this week. —  Sail-World.com USA Latest News
  • I think Sumeragi's a better tactician, only that I must give allowances to Global who's a fish out of water the whole time. —  When Anime Past Meets Present
 

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  1. = French tacticien; as tactic + -i-an.
 

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/tækˈtɪʃən/
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