adjective
definition
Of or pertaining to strategy
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Examples of strategic in a Sentence
Its importance to France is, nevertheless, chiefly strategic and political.
He was a patient organizer of victory rather than a strategic genius.
His own strategic plan, which obviously could not now be carried out, was forgotten.
It was a plundering expedition on a large scale, and like most of Edward's campaigns showed some want 'of strategic purpose.
Whether or no the strength of this bulwark of North-Western Afghanistan should ever be practically tested, the general result of the most recent in vestigations into the value of Herat as a strategic centre has been largely to modify the once widely-accepted view that the key to India lies within it.
In 1861 the strategic importance of Taranto was recognized by the Italian government, and in 1864 a Naval Commission designated it as third maritime arsenal after Spezia and Venice.
In the Maori wars they showed much strategic skill, and their knowledge of fortification was very remarkable.
The Delian confederacy lay completely under Athenian control, and the points of strategic importance were largely held by cleruchies (q.v.; see also Pericles) and garrisons.
The strategic importance of Albany was fully recognized during the War of Independence, and it was against Albany that Burgoyne's expedition was directed.
A fifth group, displaying the profundity of their strategic perceptions, discussed the direction the troops would now have to take.
Its strategic importance was early recognized by the Romans, and about 13 B.C. Drusus, the son-in-law of Augustus, erected a fortified camp here, to which the castellum Mattiacorum (the modern Castel) on the opposite bank was afterwards added, the two being connected with a bridge at the opening of the Christian era.
Given his experience and lauding as one of the most capable strategic battle planners in the Five Galaxies-- the only reason he hadn't been driven out by the Yirkin despite his tiny army-- he found himself learning a tidbit here and there.
A few close calls made it more of a challenge, as Claire bounced back to avoid Jenn's strategic strikes.
No large cities grew up within its territory, and its chief places were mainly of strategic importance.
In the first place, Cyprus was a natural and excellent basis of operations; it sent provisions to the crusaders in 1191, and again at the siege of Damietta in 1219, while its advantages as a strategic basis were proved by the exploits of Peter of Cyprus in the 14th century.
The sanjak is of great strategic importance, for it is the N.W.
Its position, at the point where the Volscian Hills reach the coast, leaving no space for passage between them and the sea, commanding the Pomptine Marshes (urbs pron g in paludes, as Livy calls it) and possessing a small harbour, was one of great strategic importance; and it thus appears very early in Roman history.
Eight large military stations were also built at the chief strategic points on the Danube, Save and Theiss.
These claims were regarded by the Peace Conference as excessive, and under the Treaty of Neuilly only the two first were allowed, though in place of the third the town and district of Tsaribrod were assigned to Yugoslavia, and thereby the main strategic key to Sofia.
At all these places there are railway bridges, and nearly all, but more especially those in Bohemia, Saxony and the middle course of the river - these last on the main lines between Berlin and the west and south-west of the empire - possess a greater or less strategic value.
The direction of the Prussian railways, not laid out primarily for strategic purposes, conditioned the first deployment of the whole army, with the result that at first the Prussians were distributed in three main groups or armies on a front of about 250 m.
From this time the town, on account of its favourable commercial and strategic position at the gateway of the Iroquois country and at the head of navigation on the Hudson river, was for a century and a half one of the most important places in the colonies.
Late in the 6th century Corinth joined the Peloponnesian league under Sparta, in which her financial resources and strategic position secured her an unusual degree of independence.
Its importance lay in its strategic position near the head of the defile which presents the last serious obstacle to an invader in central Greece.
Cape Town, being in the event of the closing of the Suez Canal on the main route of ships from Europe to the East, is of considerable strategic importance.
The exceptional position thus accorded to Egypt was due to a regard on the part of the emperors to the peculiar character of the population, the strategic strength of the country, and its political importance as the granary of Rome.
The Bermudas became an important naval and coaling station in 1869, when a large iron dry dock was towed across the Atlantic and placed in a secure position in St George, while, owing to their important strategic position in mid-Atlantic, the British government maintains a strong garrison.
Marshal Soult was appointed chief of the staff, a post for which he possessed very few qualifications; and, when the campaign began, command of the left and right wings had perforce to be given to the only two marshals available, Ney and Grouchy, who did not possess the ability or strategic skill necessary for such positions.
On the 8th of October Buell and Bragg fought an engagement at Perryville which, though tactically indecisive, was a strategic victory for Buell; and thereafter Bragg withdrew entirely from the state into Tennessee.
Further, effective strategic planning involves identifying and implementing changes that need to take place today to help the entity accomplish its long-term goals.
He was both a strategic thinker and capable of detailed execution.
Moreover the strategic geography of the country required the greater part of the army to be stationed permanently within reach of the north-eastern and north-western frontiers.
The far-ranging strategic "raid" was a notable feature of the war; freely employed by both sides, it was sometimes harmful, more usually profitable, especially to the South, by reason of the captures in material, the information acquired and the alarm and confusion created.
Place raised beds at the back of the garden to draw the eye in, or in strategic locations to draw the eye away from something unsightly.
Strategic light placement near or around a smaller mirror will eliminate shadows and offer natural illumination.
There are strategic vent zones at all the places where the body expels heat, further assisting in regulating your temperature.
This shirt has a contrasting mesh panel at the shoulders and perforated fabric at the strategic sweat points of the shoulders, underarms and back, so that you can enjoy maximum breathability all day.
This strategic move spread their product and name across the world in 51 countries.
Senior citizens play an important role in strategic workforce planning for a growing number of businesses.
At strategic locations throughout the park - near restrooms, along the Main Midway, and at prominent intersections - guests will find "you are here" maps they can use to orient themselves.
Most of these involve the strategic movement of a single soldier while coordinating the movements of your squad mates.
Brawl, the battle system in the Bakugan video game is closer in nature to the strategic card game.
Acclaim put enough variety in the buttons and player control to make it strategic and fun.
To enable you to really embrace the strategic element, Brothers in Arms employs two features to aid you in your planning.
After strategic delays, Halo 2 was finally released in 2005.
Casting spells becomes a strategic maneuver when losing a number also makes your character a bit weaker.
Survival, of course, depends largely upon your strategic planning and tactical prowess.
Of course, the blocks don't fall down in any order and you have to be strategic in how you catch them.
The addition of star power really adds a nice strategic element to the game.
While there is no mode or set of instructions that make you invincible for the entire game, there are strategic things you can do to become temporarily "invincible".