Introduction to Art of War
A General Introduction to the Art of War
Content
Volume Ⅰ. The Art of War
VolumeⅡ . Introduction ChapterⅠ . General Introduction
Section Ⅰ. Historical Background Ⅰ.1 The Author Ⅰ.2 Properties of That Age
Section Ⅱ. The Influence and Value of the Art of War Ⅱ.1 The spread and influence in World History Ⅱ.2 The Influence and value in modern society
Chapter Ⅱ. The Synopsis of Each Article
Section Ⅰ. Estimates Ⅰ.1 War is a matter of vital importance to the state Ⅰ.2 Therefore, appraise it in terms of the five fundamental factors and make comparisons of the various conditions of the antagonistic sides in order to ascertain the results of a war Ⅰ.3 Taking the field situation into consideration and acting in accordance with what is advantageous Ⅰ.4 All warfare is based on deception Ⅰ.5 Estimates made before a battle Section Ⅱ. Waging War Ⅱ. 1 The cost of materials will amount to one thousand pieces of gold when one hundred thousand troops are dispatched Ⅱ.2 what is valued in war is victory, not prolonged operations Ⅱ.3 Winning a battle and becoming stronger Ⅱ.4 The general who understands how to employ troops is the minister of the people’s fate and arbiter of the nation’s destiny Section Ⅲ. Offensive Strategy Ⅲ.1 Subduing the enemy's troops without battle Ⅲ.2 What is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy’s strategy…and the worst policy is to attack cities Ⅲ.3 When our troops are ten to the enemy’s one, surround him. When five times his strength, attack him. Ⅲ.4 Knowing the enemy and knowing yourself, in a hundred battles, you will never be defeated.
Section Ⅳ. Dispositions Ⅳ.1 First make yourself invincible and then await the enemy’s moment of vulnerability Ⅳ.2 Defend yourself when you can’t defeat the enemy, and attack the enemy when you can Ⅳ.3 A victorious army always seeks battle after his plans indicate that victory
Content
Volume Ⅰ. The Art of War
VolumeⅡ . Introduction ChapterⅠ . General Introduction
Section Ⅰ. Historical Background Ⅰ.1 The Author Ⅰ.2 Properties of That Age
Section Ⅱ. The Influence and Value of the Art of War Ⅱ.1 The spread and influence in World History Ⅱ.2 The Influence and value in modern society
Chapter Ⅱ. The Synopsis of Each Article
Section Ⅰ. Estimates Ⅰ.1 War is a matter of vital importance to the state Ⅰ.2 Therefore, appraise it in terms of the five fundamental factors and make comparisons of the various conditions of the antagonistic sides in order to ascertain the results of a war Ⅰ.3 Taking the field situation into consideration and acting in accordance with what is advantageous Ⅰ.4 All warfare is based on deception Ⅰ.5 Estimates made before a battle Section Ⅱ. Waging War Ⅱ. 1 The cost of materials will amount to one thousand pieces of gold when one hundred thousand troops are dispatched Ⅱ.2 what is valued in war is victory, not prolonged operations Ⅱ.3 Winning a battle and becoming stronger Ⅱ.4 The general who understands how to employ troops is the minister of the people’s fate and arbiter of the nation’s destiny Section Ⅲ. Offensive Strategy Ⅲ.1 Subduing the enemy's troops without battle Ⅲ.2 What is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy’s strategy…and the worst policy is to attack cities Ⅲ.3 When our troops are ten to the enemy’s one, surround him. When five times his strength, attack him. Ⅲ.4 Knowing the enemy and knowing yourself, in a hundred battles, you will never be defeated.
Section Ⅳ. Dispositions Ⅳ.1 First make yourself invincible and then await the enemy’s moment of vulnerability Ⅳ.2 Defend yourself when you can’t defeat the enemy, and attack the enemy when you can Ⅳ.3 A victorious army always seeks battle after his plans indicate that victory