September 2023

When the enemy is close at hand and remains quiet, he is relying on the natural strength of his position. In the 9.18 passage of “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese strategist provides insights into the significance of patience and the assessment of an enemy’s intentions. Sun Tzu’s teachings, which are […]

If in the neighborhood of your camp there should be any hilly country, ponds surrounded by aquatic grass, hollow basins filled with reeds, or woods with thick undergrowth, they must be carefully routed out and searched; for these are places where men in ambush or insidious spies are likely to be lurking. In passage 9.17

While we keep away from such places, we should get the enemy to approach them; while we face them, we should let the enemy have them on his rear. In passage 9.16 of “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese strategist provides insights into the tactical advantage of controlling terrain. Sun Tzu’s

Country in which there are precipitous cliffs with torrents running between, deep natural hollows, confined places, tangled thickets, quagmires and crevasses, should be left with all possible speed and not approached. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” provides invaluable insights for strategists in various domains. In passage 9.15, Sun Tzu advises caution when encountering challenging

When, in consequence of heavy rains up-country, a river which you wish to ford is swollen and flecked with foam, you must wait until it subsides. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” provides timeless lessons in strategy, applicable not only to warfare but also to life’s challenges. In passage 9.14, Sun Tzu advises waiting for

When you come to a hill or a bank, occupy the sunny side, with the slope on your right rear. Thus you will at once act for the benefit of your soldiers and utilize the natural advantages of the ground. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is a treasure trove of strategic wisdom that transcends

If you are careful of your men, and camp on hard ground, the army will be free from disease of every kind, and this will spell victory Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” not only teaches military strategy but also emphasizes the importance of troop well-being. In passage 9.12, he advocates for caring for one’s

All armies prefer high ground to low and sunny places to dark. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is a timeless masterpiece on strategy and warfare. Chapter 9 delves into strategies for various terrains, and in passage 9.11, Sun Tzu discusses the preference for high ground and sunny places. This blog post explores the profound

In dry, level country, take up an easily accessible position with rising ground to your right and on your rear, so that the danger may be in front, and safety lie behind. So much for campaigning in flat country. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” offers timeless wisdom on strategy that transcends its ancient military

If forced to fight in a salt-marsh, you should have water and grass near you, and get your back to a clump of trees. So much for operations in salt-marches. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” provides timeless insights into strategy, transcending its origins in ancient warfare. In Chapter 9, Sun Tzu discusses the challenges