The Art of WarWidely regarded as "The Oldest Military Treatise in the World," this landmark work covers principles of strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communication, and supplies; the use of terrain, fire, and the seasons of the year; the classification and utilization of spies; the treatment of soldiers, including captives, all have a modern ring to them. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 9 |
CHINESE WARFARE | 14 |
Laying Plans | 40 |
Waging War | 44 |
Attack by Stratagem | 48 |
Tactical Dispositions | 52 |
Use of Energy | 55 |
Weak Points and Strong | 58 |
Maneuvering an Army | 64 |
Variation of Tactics | 69 |
The Army on the March | 71 |
Classification of Terrain | 77 |
The Nine Situations | 82 |
Attack by Fire | 93 |
Use of Spies | 96 |
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