These are six ways of courting defeat, which must be carefully noted by the general who has attained a responsible post.
Sun TzuThus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.
Sun TzuWhen orders are consistently trustworthy and observed, the relationship of a commander with his troops is satisfactory.
Sun TzuThere 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 Tzu