There are five kinds of incendiary attack: The first is called setting fire to personnel; the second, to stores; the third, to transport vehicles and equipment; the fourth, to munitions; the fifth, to supply installations...In all cases an army must understand the changes induced by the five kinds of incendiary attack, and make use of logistical calculations to address them.
Sun TzuTherefore, to estimate the enemy situation and to calculate distances and the degree of difficulty of the terrain so as to control victory are virtues of the superior general.
Sun TzuAppraise war in terms of the fundamental factors. The first of these factors is moral influence.
Sun TzuThese are six ways of courting defeat, which must be carefully noted by the general who has attained a responsible post.
Sun Tzu