German word <-be, - e> DER

In the beginning this term indicates the center of a target. By extension it covers the object of our intention (what one seeks to reach) and the actions which we implement to achieve this goal (means).

Within the meaning of Carl von Clausewitz, the Zweck is the ultimate goal of the war, the fine policy to which are subordinates the purely military objectives (Ziel).

Zweck as a goal of war founds the methods of one return to peace.