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Sun Tzu

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Sun Tzu

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    1. Sun Tzu Part 1

    3. Historians debate whether or not Sun Tzu was a real historical figure. In some histories Sun Tzu is born in the state of Qi , during the Spring and Autumn Period of China (722–481 BC), and becomes a heroic general for the King of Wu.

    4. His victories inspire him to write the Art of War. Other historians place the writing of the Art of War to the Age of Warring States (403–221 BC), based on its description of warfare.

    5. It was a time of constant war between seven nations ( Zhao state, Qi State, Qin State, Chu State, Han State, Wei State and Yan State) seeking to control all of China.

    6. The king of Wu tested Sun Tzu's skill, commanding him to train a harem of three hundred sixty concubines.

    7. Sun Tzu divided them into two companies, appointing the two concubines most favored by the king as the company commanders.

    8. Sun Tzu received giggles when he first commanded the companies, telling them in response that the general is at fault if his soldiers do not understand.

    9. He taught the maneuver to them again, and again they laughed and tittered.

    10. Sun Tzu ordered the execution of the two favored concubines, to the king's vigorous protest.

    11. He explained that if his soldiers understand but do not obey, it is the fault of the officers.

    12. Sun Tzu also said once a general receives his orders, it is his duty to carry them out perfectly, even if the king protests.

    13. New officers were named and the two companies performed their maneuvers flawlessly thereafter.

    14. According to this biography, Sun Tzu further proved his theories on the battlefield with a successful military career and wrote the Art of War based on his tested expertise.

    15. The Art of War addresses strategy in a broad fashion, despite the title and popular perceptions, touching upon statecraft and general overarching plans.

    16. Theories of battle are essential in times of war, but the text also advocates diplomacy and cultivating relationships with other nations as essential to the health of the state

    17. There are thirteen sections to the Art of War. Each section describes a particular point of strategy: LAYING PLANS WAGING WAR ATTACK BY STRATAGEM TACTICAL DISPOSITIONS ENERGY WEAK POINTS AND STRONG MANEUVERING VARIATION IN TACTICS THE ARMY ON THE MARCH TERRAIN THE NINE SITUATIONS THE ATTACK BY FIRE THE USE OF SPIES

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