6 references to "allies":
When in difficult country, do not encamp. In country where h... ss. 8.2, Chapter 8: Variation in Tactics
The natural formation of the country is the soldier's best a... ss. 10.21, Chapter 10: Terrain
On the ground of intersecting highways, join hands with your... ss. 11.12, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations
We cannot enter into alliance with neighboring princes until... ss. 11.52, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations
When a warlike prince attacks a powerful state, his generals... ss. 11.54, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations
Hence he does not strive to ally himself with all and sundry... ss. 11.55, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations