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ELI5: How exactly is the high ground a strategic advantage?
gpt
Imagine two groups are fighting, one on top of a cliff and the other at the bottom.

If those at the bottom want to throw something at their enemy it is very hard to get it up there, but those at the top can basically just drop things.

If those at the top want to avoid being seen or hit by projectiles they just need to step back. Those at the bottom are always exposed unless they brought a roof with them.

If those at the bottom want to attack they need to climb uphill, while those at the top go down. You tell me which is easier.

Those at the bottom might be looking into the sun while those at the top will rarely have that problem.

Those at the top can see greater distances, gathering information more effectively, and can also signal more easily and over greater distances.