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.