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

Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crus... ss. 1.20, Chapter 1: Laying Plans

Bring war material with you from home, but forage on the ene... ss. 2.9, Chapter 2: Waging War

Hence a wise general makes a point of foraging on the enemy.... ss. 2.15, Chapter 2: Waging War

Now in order to kill the enemy, our men must be roused to an... ss. 2.16, Chapter 2: Waging War

Therefore in chariot fighting, when ten or more chariots hav... ss. 2.17, Chapter 2: Waging War

Sun Tzu said: In the practical art of war, the best thing of... ss. 3.1, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not suprem... ss. 3.2, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

Thus the highest form of generalship is to balk the enemy's ... ss. 3.3, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

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

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

Therefore the skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops wit... ss. 3.6, 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

if slightly inferior in numbers, we can avoid the enemy; ss. 3.9, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

(3) He will win whose army is animated by the same spirit th... ss. 3.17, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

Hence the saying: If you know the enemy and know yourself, y... ss. 3.18, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb... ss. 3.18, Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem

Sun Tzu said: The good fighters of old first put themselves ... ss. 4.1, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, bu... ss. 4.2, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

but cannot make certain of defeating the enemy. ss. 4.3, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

Security against defeat implies defensive tactics; ability t... ss. 4.5, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

Making no mistakes is what establishes the certainty of vict... ss. 4.13, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

Hence the skillful fighter puts himself into a position whic... ss. 4.14, Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions

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

Thus one who is skillful at keeping the enemy on the move ma... ss. 5.19, Chapter 5: Energy

He sacrifices something, that the enemy may snatch at it. ss. 5.19, Chapter 5: Energy

Sun Tzu said: Whoever is first in the field and awaits the c... ss. 6.1, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy... ss. 6.2, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

By holding out advantages to him, he can cause the enemy to ... ss. 6.3, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

If the enemy is taking his ease, he can harass him; ss. 6.4, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; marc... ss. 6.5, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

An army may march great distances without distress, if it ma... ss. 6.6, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

and hence we can hold the enemy's fate in our hands. ss. 6.9, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

You may advance and be absolutely irresistible, if you make ... ss. 6.10, 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

If we do not wish to fight, we can prevent the enemy from en... ss. 6.12, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

By discovering the enemy's dispositions and remaining invisi... ss. 6.13, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

We can form a single united body, while the enemy must split... ss. 6.14, 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

For should the enemy strengthen his van, he will weaken his ... ss. 6.17, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Though the enemy be stronger in numbers, we may prevent him ... ss. 6.22, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

How victory may be produced for them out of the enemy's own ... ss. 6.26, Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong

Thus, to take a long and circuitous route, after enticing th... ss. 7.4, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

doing a hundred LI in order to wrest an advantage, the leade... ss. 7.7, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

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

Disciplined and calm, to await the appearance of disorder an... ss. 7.30, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

To be near the goal while the enemy is still far from it, to... ss. 7.31, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

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

It is a military axiom not to advance uphill against the ene... ss. 7.33, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

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

Do not swallow bait offered by the enemy. ss. 7.35, Chapter 7: Maneuvering

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

Sun Tzu said: We come now to the question of encamping the a... ss. 9.1, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Moor your craft higher up than the enemy, and facing the sun... ss. 9.6, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Do not move up-stream to meet the enemy. ss. 9.6, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

While we keep away from such places, we should get the enemy... ss. 9.16, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

When the enemy is close at hand and remains quiet, he is rel... ss. 9.18, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Movement amongst the trees of a forest shows that the enemy ... ss. 9.21, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

The appearance of a number of screens in the midst of thick ... ss. 9.21, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the e... ss. 9.24, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

When the light chariots come out first and take up a positio... ss. 9.25, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

If the enemy sees an advantage to be gained and makes no eff... ss. 9.31, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

Too frequent rewards signify that the enemy is at the end of... ss. 9.36, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

To begin by bluster, but afterwards to take fright at the en... ss. 9.37, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is... ss. 9.38, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

If the enemy's troops march up angrily and remain facing our... ss. 9.39, 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

What we can do is simply to concentrate all our available st... ss. 9.40, Chapter 9: The Army on the March

(4) narrow passes; (5) precipitous heights; (6) positions at... ss. 10.1, Chapter 10: Terrain

With regard to ground of this nature, be before the enemy in... ss. 10.3, Chapter 10: Terrain

From a position of this sort, if the enemy is unprepared, yo... ss. 10.5, Chapter 10: Terrain

In a position of this sort, even though the enemy should off... ss. 10.7, Chapter 10: Terrain

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

With regard to NARROW PASSES, if you can occupy them first, ... ss. 10.8, Chapter 10: Terrain

If the enemy has occupied them before you, do not follow him... ss. 10.11, Chapter 10: Terrain

If you are situated at a great distance from the enemy, and ... ss. 10.12, Chapter 10: Terrain

When the higher officers are angry and insubordinate, and on... ss. 10.17, Chapter 10: Terrain

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

Hence the saying: If you know the enemy and know yourself, y... ss. 10.31, Chapter 10: Terrain

Ground which is reached through narrow gorges, and from whic... ss. 11.9, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

On open ground, do not try to block the enemy's way. ss. 11.12, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

Those who were called skillful leaders of old knew how to dr... ss. 11.15, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

When the enemy's men were united, they managed to keep them ... ss. 11.16, 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

he keeps the enemy without definite knowledge. ss. 11.37, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

By shifting his camp and taking circuitous routes, he preven... ss. 11.37, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

When you have the enemy's strongholds on your rear, and narr... ss. 11.45, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

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

Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ours... ss. 11.60, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

By persistently hanging on the enemy's flank, ss. 11.61, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in. ss. 11.65, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

and accommodate yourself to the enemy until you can fight a ... ss. 11.67, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the e... ss. 11.68, Chapter 11: The Nine Situations

the fifth is to hurl dropping fire amongst the enemy. ss. 12.1, 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