Centre of Gravity

/ˈsɛn.tər əv ˈɡræ.vɪ.ti/

Timeframe: 01/01/1832 – 01/01/2050

Germany · Conflict Prevention


Key Insights

  • Besides his famous trinities describing the nature of war, Clausewitz introduced the concept of the "centre of gravity." Initially referring to the point where the enemy’s forces were concentrated, Clausewitz later revised the concept. In its later iteration, "centre of gravity" refers to the source of the enemy’s power, that being its population and morale.

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