
Know your enemy’s strengths and weaknesses
Adapt to the situation
Weaken the enemy
Attack their weakness
Logistics are very expensive
Avoid battle when victory can be obtained in other ways
When fewer/weaker evade or avoid
Strategy – Victory is determined before battle
Competent organization and training
Effective command systems
Flexibilty in combat
Decisive strikes against weaknesses
Trade disadvantages for advantages
Strategic adaptation – strategy – terrain – troop employment
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