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

If his forces are united, separate them. ss. 1.23, Chapter 1: Laying Plans

the next best is to prevent the junction of the enemy's forc... ss. 3.3, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

With his forces intact he will dispute the mastery of the Em... 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

Hence, though an obstinate fight may be made by a small forc... ss. 3.10, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

(2) He will win who knows how to handle both superior and in... ss. 3.17, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

The onrush of a conquering force is like the bursting of pen... ss. 4.20, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

Sun Tzu said: The control of a large force is the same princ... ss. 5.1, Chapter 5: Energy

if well supplied with food, he can starve him out; if quietl... ss. 6.4, 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

By discovering the enemy's dispositions and remaining invisi... ss. 6.13, 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

and his forces being thus distributed in many directions, th... ss. 6.16, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerabl... ss. 6.23, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Having collected an army and concentrated his forces, he mus... ss. 7.2, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

Thus, if you order your men to roll up their buff-coats, and... ss. 7.7, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

If you march fifty LI in order to outmaneuver the enemy, you... ss. 7.9, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

Sun Tzu said: In war, the general receives his commands from... ss. 8.1, 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

If forced to fight in a salt-marsh, you should have water an... ss. 9.8, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Other conditions being equal, if one force is hurled against... ss. 10.15, Chapter 10: Terrain

When a general, unable to estimate the enemy's strength, all... ss. 10.19, Chapter 10: Terrain

but a power of estimating the adversary, of controlling the ... ss. 10.21, Chapter 10: Terrain

The following are the principles to be observed by an invadi... ss. 11.20, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

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

For it is precisely when a force has fallen into harm's way ... ss. 11.59, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

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