Tactical Strike

Definition

A military operation designed to achieve a specific objective with minimal casualties, assuming 'minimal' is relative and measured by generals who aren't involved.

Example Usage

The tactical strike was supposed to eliminate the target with precision, but the intelligence was six months old so it mostly hit an empty building.

Source: Military terminology

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