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MENTAL MODEL · M5483

War of Maneuver

War of Maneuver
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Concentrate superior forces to launch a rapid, frontal strike against the enemy's core stronghold. This typically occurs during critical moments or the climax of a revolution.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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The decisive moment. When positional warfare has already eroded the opponent's legitimacy and the time is ripe, one must decisively switch to war of maneuver to complete the power transition with swift and overwhelming action. Engaging only in positional warfare without transitioning to maneuver warfare will lead to an endless stalemate.

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When the time is ripe (the opponent's legitimacy has collapsed, and the balance of forces is favorable), concentrate superior forces to launch a rapid, decisive strike against the enemy's core, avoiding the prolonged attrition of positional warfare and achieving a swift transition.

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