The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China
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Employ ambushes, 84, 90, 92, 94, 346
Employ noise to frighten and disorder, 71, 83, 84. See also Clamor in General Index
Exploit the enemy's character, 210-211
Exploit terrain. See under Essential Principles; see also Terrain in General Index
Exploit adverse weather, 71
Manipulate the enemy to weaken him deceive him, 69, 70
entice him with profit, 69, 94, 166, 210, 352; feign defeat and chaotic retreat, 71, 84, 90, 322
seize what he values, 136, 137
tire and debilitate him, 83, 94, 158, 166, 210, 211; harass and psychologically weaken him, 83, 210, 211
Commonly Encountered Situations, Difficulties to Avoid, and Selected Tactics
Ambushed, 85-87, 104
Attacked unexpectedly, 84-85, 87
Confined (by terrain), 104
Debilitated, 93
Forced march, 169
Invading enemy territory, 80-81, 85-87, 89, 91-92, 93, 95, 131, 139, 143, 179, 181,222,321-322
Occupying enemy territory, 71, 86, 87, 128
Plans are fathomed, 52, 83, 84
Probe the enemy, 219, 325, 336
Pursuing a retreating enemy, 71, 104, 129, 131, 142, 170, 323, 358
Relative strength, situations of
outnumbered, 70, 80, 91-94, 105, 142, 151, 168, 179, 213, 217, 220-221, 321; solution: manipulate the enemy to attain localized advantage, 167
out-weaponed, 104, 105
equal in numbers, 151, 352
outnumber the enemy, 142, 151, 220, 221
Retreating, 167 uncontrolled flight, 92, 93
Stalemate, 176
Standoff, 51-52, 70, 83, 84, 89, 95, 325, 352, 358
Surrounded, measures for escape, 70, 80, 81-83, 85, 91, 93, 105, 210, 221
Warfare measures for specific terrains
forests, 89
mountains, 92-93, 95, 170, 172, 221
plains, 173
valleys, 95, 221-222
water obstacles, 70, 81-83, 93-95, 172
wetlands, 172, 222
Defensive Measures
against: cavalry, 70, 77, 78; chariots, 70; incendiary attack, 87-88; infantry, 77, 78; invaders and raiders, 77, 78, 89-90, 103, 171, 222; sieges, 90, 242, 252254; superior enemies, 76
in the field (invading the enemy), 82-83, 84-85, 89, 91, 92
for specific terrains: heights, 71; narrows, 71. See also Warfare measures
Tactical Measures and Advice
Employing ambushes, 70, 81, 90, 92-94
Exploiting terrain, 71. See also under Essential Principles
Incendiary attacks, 183-184, 219
Mounting attacks against
cities (including sieges), 71, 74, 86-87, 159, 161, 171, 223, 252, 272-273
enemy's front, 71
enemy's rear, 71
formations, 70
fortifications, 71, 88, 273
retreating forces. See Pursuing a retreating enemy
supply lines, 71, 103
Psychological warfare, 7-9, 56
Table of Contents
Preface
A Note on the Translation and Pronunciation
Chronology of Approximate Dynastic Periods
General Introduction and Historical Background of the Classics
1 T'ai Kung's Six Secret Teachings
Translator's Introduction,
Text,
2 The Methods of the Ssu-ma
3 Sun-tzu's Art of War
4 Wu-tzu
5 Wei Liao-tzu
6 Three Strategies of Huang Shih-kung
7 Questions and Replies Between T'ang T'ai-tsung and Li Wei-kung
Appendixes
Appendix B: The Horse and Cavalry,
Appendix C: Armor and Shields,
Appendix D: The Sword,
Appendix E: Military Organization,
Notes
T'ai Kung's Six Secret Teachings,
The Methods of the Ssu-ma,
Sun-tzu's Art of War,
Wu-tzu,
Wei Liao-tzu,
Three Strategies of Huang Shih-kung,
Questions and Replies Between Tang Tai-tsung and Li Wei-kung,
Notes to the Appendixes,
Selected Bibliography
Glossary of Selected Terms with Chinese Characters
Indexes
Index of Strategic and Tactical Principles,
General Index,