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boi I used buffy and LB but ur mom only gave me u, the only good cub. Ur siblings shall die and not see the light of day because they had good genetics that made them look like normal lions, they did not have the Achondroplasia-genetic condition that makes dwarfs. U were the chosen one. the art of war, written in china during the fifth century bce by military expert sun tzu, has been favored reading among soldiers and strategists for two millennia. its concise 13 chapters, studied to this day by world leaders and generals from chinese revolutionary mao zedong to us joint chiefs chairman colin powell, teach victory through studying the opponent, building impregnable defenses, confusing the enemy with diversions, and attacking forcefully its weak spots. the book is recommended reading at leading military academies in the us, great britain, and elsewhere. the principles expounded in the art of war also apply in other areas of intense competition, such as politics, business, and sports. the book remains especially popular among business leaders, who apply its tenets to their marketplace strategies and tactics. trial attorneys are known to use the work’s tactics in court. widely available in the public domain, the art of war boasts several english translations. the celebrated 1910 version translated by lionel giles, with annotations, appears in a 2016 ebook edition published by coterie classics; it forms the basis for this study guide.the art of war begins with a warning: war is highly risky and must be considered carefully. five main factors affect a war’s outcome: the quality of the ruler, weather, terrain, military leadership, and the state of the army. strategists must take all these factors into account, and they must deceive the enemy about their strengths and weaknesses. war is costly, and an army shouldn’t depend on its own country to feed it, especially during a long campaign, lest it bankrupt the state. instead, it should forage on the food of the country it invades, capture weaponry from the enemy and use it against them, and treat kindly any prisoners so that they might be induced to join the invaders. instead of engaging in direct fighting, it is best to win by frustrating the enemy’s war plans or at least preventing its armies from massing. direct fighting is a lesser choice, and an extended siege is the worst option. wise generals know how to deploy their armies against inferior and superior forces, how to make good use of officers’ personality strengths, and how to inspire the men. good generals know themselves, the enemy, and the situation. a well-ordered army arranges itself to be impregnable, yet its true strength cannot be seen. smart commanders plan carefully, taking into account the weather, terrain, and the disposition of enemy troops; they order an attack only at the best moment, suddenly and with tremendous force. attacks may be direct or indirect. indirect sorties sow confusion or, in their apparent weakness, make the opponent overestimate the odds. while thus occupied, the enemy is surprised by a sudden, powerful, direct assault elsewhere against its forces. an army should arrive early, make itself impossible to attack, and then rest; when the opponent arrives, it should be kept exhausted and preoccupied. thereafter, the army must only attack at the enemy’s weakest points. if it faces a huge opposing formation, it should attack at unexpected places, which causes the enemy to split its forces and become disorganized.
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