STRATEGY (5 letters) Manoeuvres are military TACTICS used to gain an advantage over an enemy. They involve the use of STRATEGY and TACTICS to outwit the enemy and gain a strategic advantage. TACTICS are specific actions taken to achieve a goal, while STRATEGY is the overall plan for achieving the goal. Manoeuvres can involve a variety of TACTICS, such as ambushes, feints, and flanking. STRATEGY is the overarching plan that guides the manoeuvres and helps to ensure success.