a. [f. prec. + -AL.] = prec. adj.
1838. R. N. Magrath, Hist. Sk. Art of War, 152. His well combined strategical operations, his system of presenting concentrated masses to isolated corps [etc.].
1852. E. Yates, Elem. Strategy, 10. Strategical Reserves are detachments from the main body left to guard the communications.
1856. Macdougall, Theory of War, i. 63. Every point on the theatre of war … which conduces in any manner to strengthen your line of operations (or of communication), is a strategical point.
1883. Manch. Exam., 6 Nov., 4/7. The rebels … have taken up a strategical position on a height commanding a ravine below.
