Shaftoe saw the others coming back-his tactical reserve.

His allies were withholding reinforcements, were withdrawing his tactical reserves.

The English had learned from their excellent intelligence network that the Dutch planned to keep a strong fourth squadron behind as a tactical reserve.

Since Bragg had not provided for a tactical reserve, his defenses were only a thin crust.

All three were committed to the attack; the chieftain understood the utility of a tactical reserve, but had too much front to cover with too few men.

It acted as his bodyguard and tactical reserve, and he was careful of its use in battle.

This whole situation was so fluid, the outcome could well be decided by who had the greatest tactical reserve.

The 70th Army (4 divisions) was to follow the 47th and serve as a tactical reserve.

Shaftoe saw the others coming back--his tactical reserve.

In the space of less than ten minutes, effectively every defender, aside from the single platoon Arnold had held out as a tactical reserve, had been eliminated.