Eli5 what’s the difference between a “tactical” nuke, and just an ordinary nuke?

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Eli5 what’s the difference between a “tactical” nuke, and just an ordinary nuke?

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Tactical nukes are in theory to be used on the battlefield either blowing up large formations of armour or troops or denying a particular area to troops to attack across, strategic nukes are about winning a war in a single massive attack on cities or other key targets.