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68 - British Centre of Gravity Analysis - Battle of France 1940 Part IV

The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.

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Understanding Military Centers of Gravity

This chapter explores the concept of 'center of gravity' in military strategy, detailing how it influences objective achievement and vulnerability targeting. Through an analysis of the Battle of France in 1940, it highlights the differing centers of gravity of the British, German, and French forces as shaped by their unique political contexts and strategies.

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