Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using ... ss. 1.19, Chapter 1: Laying Plans

Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not ... ss. 1.24, Chapter 1: Laying Plans

the next in order is to attack the enemy's army in the field... ss. 3.3, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

This is the method of attacking by stratagem. ss. 3.7, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

It is the rule in war, if our forces are ten to the enemy's ... ss. 3.8, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; a... ss. 4.6, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

he who is skilled in attack flashes forth from the topmost h... ss. 4.7, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

To ensure that your whole host may withstand the brunt of th... ss. 5.3, Chapter 5: Energy

In battle, there are not more than two methods of attack: th... ss. 5.10, Chapter 5: Energy

You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only at... ss. 6.7, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

You can ensure the safety of your defense if you only hold p... ss. 6.7, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Hence that general is skillful in attack whose opponent does... ss. 6.8, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

If we wish to fight, the enemy can be forced to an engagemen... ss. 6.11, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

And if we are able thus to attack an inferior force with a s... ss. 6.15, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

The spot where we intend to fight must not be made known; fo... ss. 6.16, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Numerical weakness comes from having to prepare against poss... ss. 6.18, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

A clever general, therefore, avoids an army when its spirit ... ss. 7.29, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

To refrain from intercepting an enemy whose banners are in p... ss. 7.32, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

Do not pursue an enemy who simulates flight; do not attack s... ss. 7.34, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

armies which must be not attacked, ss. 8.3, Chapter 8: Variation in Tactics

The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of t... ss. 8.11, Chapter 8: Variation in Tactics

When an invading force crosses a river in its onward march, ... ss. 9.4, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Startled beasts indicate that a sudden attack is coming. ss. 9.22, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Violent language and driving forward as if to the attack are... ss. 9.24, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

If our troops are no more in number than the enemy, that is ... ss. 9.40, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

it will be advisable not to stir forth, but rather to retrea... ss. 10.7, Chapter 10: Terrain

If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, bu... ss. 10.27, Chapter 10: Terrain

If we know that the enemy is open to attack, but are unaware... ss. 10.28, Chapter 10: Terrain

If we know that the enemy is open to attack, and also know t... ss. 10.29, Chapter 10: Terrain

On dispersive ground, therefore, fight not. On facile ground... ss. 11.11, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

If asked how to cope with a great host of the enemy in order... ss. 11.18, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by ... ss. 11.19, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

Strike at its head, and you will be attacked by its tail; st... ss. 11.29, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

When a warlike prince attacks a powerful state, his generals... ss. 11.54, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

Sun Tzu said: There are five ways of attacking with fire. Th... ss. 12.1, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

In order to carry out an attack, we must have means availabl... ss. 12.2, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

There is a proper season for making attacks with fire, and s... ss. 12.3, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

In attacking with fire, one should be prepared to meet five ... ss. 12.5, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

(1) When fire breaks out inside to enemy's camp, respond at ... ss. 12.6, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

(2) If there is an outbreak of fire, but the enemy's soldier... ss. 12.7, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

(3) When the force of the flames has reached its height, fol... ss. 12.8, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

(4) If it is possible to make an assault with fire from with... ss. 12.9, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

(5) When you start a fire, be to windward of it. Do not atta... ss. 12.10, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

Hence those who use fire as an aid to the attack show intell... ss. 12.13, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire

Unhappy is the fate of one who tries to win his battles and ... ss. 12.15, Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire