wartime capital
Conflict-era government seat
A wartime capital is a city that serves as a nation's seat of government during armed conflict, often replacing the peacetime capital when that city is threatened or occupied.
Countries may designate wartime capitals in advance or relocate government functions as circumstances demand: Chongqing served as China's wartime capital during the Japanese invasion.
- occupationOne's regular paid work
- siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
- air raidAerial military attack
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
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