Apparent confusion is a product of good order; apparent cowardice, of courage; apparent weakness, of strength.
The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.
In desperate position, you must fight.
Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look upon them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death.
In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns.
Attack where he is unprepared; sally forth when he does not expect you.