Book Notes – The art of war – Sun-Tzu

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