Choke point

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A chokepoint is a narrow passage or critical area that can be easily defended, allowing a smaller force to control or restrict the movement of a larger enemy.

A choke point in military affairs is a geographical location that is crucial to control because it restricts the flow of troops and/or supplies. It is a narrow passage or a strategic location that can be easily defended or blocked. Choke points can take many forms, including narrow mountain passes, bridges, straits, canals, and other critical infrastructure.[1]

Controlling a choke point can allow a military force to deny access to an enemy or prevent their advance, while losing control of a choke point can lead to a disruption of supply lines and a loss of strategic advantage; as such, they may render superior force of one side irrelevant.

Choke points are often heavily fortified and contested during times of conflict.


 

Examples

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Strait of Gibraltar
Strait of Hormuz
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