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Tactica

A] Tactica [game] is a set of ancient and medieval rules written by Arty Conliffe – who also wrote Armati, Spearhead, Shako and Crossfire. It very much has the ethos of Old School wargaming in respect of big units of big figures. A second edition has been in the works for the best part of a decade. It is regrettably unlikely that these will see the light of day.
B] Tactica [book] is a military treatise written by or on behalf of Byzantine Emperor Leo VI: link

Original definition 30 December 2010 8:39 AM by Midpoint.

Last revised 30 December 2010 8:26 AM by Midpoint.