Seizing and administratively controlling enemy territory during states of war by armed forces.
Military occupation requires not only control of the administrative apparatus of the occupied nation but control of sabotage.
Occupation denies the enemy resources with which to continue fighting.
Military occupation is symbolic of a future victory.
Well administered military occupation can discredit the indigenous old administration.
Large numbers of troops and administrators are tied up in occupation.
Sabotage is a constant resource drain.