Objective-points

The point to be reached or gained by an army in executing a movement, has been termed the “objective-point.” There are two cla es of objectives, viz., natural and accidental . The term geographical is frequently used to designate the first of these. A natural objective may be an important position, strong naturally, or made so by fortifications, the po e ion of which gives control over a tract of country, and furnishes good points of support or good lines of defense for other military operations. Or, it may be a great busine centre, or a capital of a country, the po e ion of which has the effect of discouraging the enemy and making him willing to sue for peace.