adv. [f. prec.: see -ICALLY.] In a strategic manner; as regards strategy, according to the principles of strategy.
1810. C. James, Milit. Dict. (ed. 3), Strategically, according to the principles of strategy; done out of sight of an enemy.
1855. Twemlow, Consid. Tactics & Strategy (ed. 2), 205. Frederic the Great was strategically and tactically surprised at Hochkirk by Laudon and Daun.
1861. G. M. Musgrave, By-roads & Battle-Fl., 298. The English position … was strategically a warranty of their preservation; for they could not be attacked in flank or in rear.
1912. W. B. Wood, in Eng. Hist. Rev., Oct., 797. Tactically a drawn battle, Resonville was strategically a Prussian victory.
