However, there were several major tactical disadvantages in the use of black powder.

Hanks's force was surprised and was already at a tactical disadvantage.

Why should he stop now, especially when at a tactical disadvantage?

In a confrontation among three mutually hostile participants, the first to shoot is at a tactical disadvantage.

Following the valley floors would put the men at a tactical disadvantage in any fight, conceding the high ground to the enemy.

There is no greater tactical disadvantage than the presence of precious noncombatants.

I don't ask my people to face that kind of tactical disadvantage without dire need.

Even then they were at no substantial tactical disadvantage.

The soldiers had fought without enthusiasm and at a severe tactical disadvantage.

"We must not let the Romulans know that anything has happened to our captain; it would only place us at a greater tactical disadvantage."