The Art of War

The Art of War is one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy in the world. It is attributed to Sun Zu a high ranking military general and strategist. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is said to be the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time, and is still read for its military insight. Keywords: Waging War, Attack by Stratagem, Attack Plan, Offensives, Tactical Dispositions, Positioning, Military Disposition, Energy, Directing, Strategic Military Power, Weak Points, Strong Points, Illusion and Reality, Vacuity and Substance, Maneuvering, Engaging The Force, Military Combat, Variation of Tactics, Nine Variations, Nine Changes, Moving The Army, Maneuvering the Army, Terrain, Situational Positioning, Configurations of Terrain, Nine Situations, Attack by Fire, Fiery Attack, Incendiary Attacks, Use of Intelligence, Employing Spies.