![]() ![]() If there be no place of refuge, there will be no wavering. In desperate places, soldiers lose the sense of fear. If there be no alternative but death, the soldiers exert themselves to the utmost. If there be no refuge the soldiers will not fly from death. Plunder fertile plains so that the army is fed be careful of the health of the soldiers do not tire them uselessly unite their minds store up strength plan well and secretly. When strangers in a far country the soldiers are united and are proof against defeat. Strike before the enemy is ready and attack his unpreparedness from an unexpected quarter. In war, above all, speed sustains the spirit of the troops. If I were asked how a powerful and united force of the enemy should be met, I would say: lay hands on what the enemy cherishes and he will conform to our desires. ![]() If there be a chance of victory, move if there be no chance of success, stand fast. They scattered the enemy, and prevented him from concentrating if his soldiers were assembled, they were without unity. The skilful fighters of old were at pains to disconnect the enemy's front and rear they cut asunder small and large forces of the enemy prevented mutual help between his officers and men spread mistrust between high and low. When deeply involved, levy and store up the enemy's property. In intersecting ground, do not interrupt the highways.Īt the crossing of highways, cultivate intercourse. If the enemy be in possession of disputed ground, do not attack. Wherefore, do not fight on distracting ground do not linger on disturbing ground. That ground where delay means disaster, is called death ground. Mountain and forest, precipices, ravines, marsh and swamp, all places where passage is hard, are called difficult ground.Ī narrow entrance and winding outlet, where a small number can oppose a large force, is called enclosed ground. The interior of the enemy's country with many of his fortified towns in rear, is called deeply-involved ground. Ground between three provinces first possession of which enables the peoples of the earth to be controlled, is called path-ridden ground. Ground to which either side has access, is called intersecting ground. Ground giving advantage to whichever side is in possession, is called ground of contention. That ground a short way inside the enemy's border is called disturbing ground. In respect to the conduct of war there are:ĭistracting ground disturbing ground ground of contention intersecting ground path-ridden ground deeply-involved ground difficult ground enclosed ground death ground.Īt all times, when the prince fights in his own territory, it is called distracting ground. ![]()
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