A tactical event (Also known as a "Private Battle" in the United Kingdom and elsewhere) is a type of historical reenactment, and wargame not usually open to the public,[1] which is fought like a real battle with each side devising strategies and tactics to defeat their opponent(s).
Tactical events have no script, a basic set of agreed-upon rules (physical boundaries, time limit, victory conditions, etc.
), and onsite judges or referees,[2] and so could be considered a form of live action role-playing game or wargame.
Tactical battles might also be considered a form of experimental archaeology.
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