Sun Tzu was a Chinese general and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC. He is best known for writing The Art of War, a classic book on military strategy that is still studied today. The book is composed of 13 chapters that each focus on a different aspect of war, such as laying plans, attack by strategem, weak points and strong points, and variations in tactics. Some of the key lessons from the book include knowing your enemy and yourself, attacking where the enemy is unprepared, and appearing weak when you are strong. The Art of War emphasizes the importance of strategy, tactics, and winning battles without destroying resources or troops. It continues to provide valuable insights on management and leadership.

1. BOOK REVIEW

2. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
 Sun Tzu was Chinese general,
military strategist and philosopher.
He was serving under The King
Ho Lu of Wu as a military general.
Through “The Art of War” Sun
Tzu has given significant impact
on Chinese and it's culture. His
victories at the wars inspired Sun
Tzu to write “The Art of War”.
 His birth name was Sun Wu. His
work has been praised and he was
known as "Master Sun". “The Art
of War” became the most widely
read for military tactics.

3. ABOUT THE BOOK
It is written by a Chinese general named Sun Tzu in 6th BC
And was first translated into French in 1772 and in English
in 1910. This Book is famous for it’s advice on it’s military
strategy. This book is composed of 13 chapters, each of
which focuses on a different aspect of war.

4. CONTENTS
1. Laying plans 11. The Nine Situations
2. Waging War 12. The Attacking with Fire
3. Attack by Strategem 13. The Use of Spies
4. Tactical Disposition
5. Energy
6. Weak points and Strong
7. Manoeuvring
8. Variations in Tactics
9. The Army on the March
10. Terrain

5. Laying Plans
 Be aware of your enemy in the battle field.
 We should know our team members whether they are in a
position to attack or not.
 Don’t use your armed forces unless there is any advantages
to be gained also not involve the members unless there is a
situation to fight in the battle.
 The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in
his temple before the battle is fought. The general who
loses a battle makes but few calculations before battle.
 If your opponent is of short temper, seek to irritate him.
 Attack them where they are unprepared, appear where
they are not expected.

6. Attack by Strategem
 It defines the source of strength as unity of the soldier
which succeed in any war.
 Commander should have a attitude of quick decision
making.
 Know the opposition's weak point and exploit the
weakness and do not show our weakness.
 Make a forward move if there is a advantage if not then
stay as it is.
 It is the rule in war , if our forces are ten to the enemy's
one, to surround him; if five to one, to attack him.
 One can win if he know how to handle both superior and
inferior forces.

7. Weak points and Strong
 you can be sure of succeeding in your attack if you only
attack place which are undefended.
 The general should be skillful in attack whose opponent
does not know what to defend. And make ensure the safety
of your defense .
 Spot where we intend to fight must not be made Known to
enemy, which will have prepared for the attack.
 Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one
victory, the method should regulate according to the
circumstances.

8. On Management Views
 Capture your market without destroying it.
 Avoid your competitor’s strength, and attack on their
weakness.
 When the commander is weak and without authority and
the order are not clear and distinct .
 Care about your team , but also be tough is some
situation.
 Regard your soldiers and they will stand by you even onto
death.
 Hire the great people because weak and frustrated
Team member will make you lose.
 Soldiers and their subordinates should have equal
strength.
 If not then then the soldiers won’t be in the position to
fight.

9. Learnings
 Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an
attack.”
 The one who win who knows when to fight and when not to
fight.
 Don't attack on someone just because of wrong information.
Think about it.
 If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear
the result of a hundred battles.
 If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory
gained you will also suffer a defeat.
 Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while
Defeated warriors go to war first.

10. "Appear weak when you are strong, and
strong when you are weak“
SunTzu
"Every battle is won BEFORE it is
fought".
SunTzu

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