eli5 Why is it so important to „capture“ the capital city in a war?

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Does it really change the outcome of the war? Does a country fall when the capital city is captured?

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Not all nations will be able to maintain advanced command and control functions outside of their headquarters.

A national government on the run will be less capable.

It’s also valuable not just for what it *does* but for what it represents. Most nations will fight hard to protect their Capitol. If a Capitol falls, it’s a strong indicator the nation is losing.

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