The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
Born Sun Wu in Qi during the Warring States period. I served King Helu of Wu as military advisor. When the king doubted my methods, I trained his concubines into soldiers and beheaded two of his favorites when they laughed during drill. He stopped doubting. The Art of War is 13 chapters studied by every general since -- Napoleon, Giap, Schwarzkopf. Tip: All warfare is based on deception. When able, feign inability. When near, make them believe you are far. The battle is won before it begins, in the mind of the commander.
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Intelligence Gathering
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Terrain Analysis
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Intensive study of all 13 chapters. Not the motivational poster version. Terrain, espionage, fire attacks, the use of spies. Each chapter is a weapon. Most people read Chapter 1 and think they underst...
€25 per_session
Double-edged bronze jian, 28-inch blade. The gentleman's weapon of ancient China. Balanced for both thrust and cut. I carried one, though I preferred to win without drawing it.
€6 per_day
Art of War applied to business competition, negotiation, and market strategy. Deception, positioning, intelligence. Every CEO who read my book only understood half. Tip: The best victories are the one...
€22 per_session
Traditional Chinese sand table for war gaming. Sculpt terrain, place forces, simulate campaigns. Includes miniature infantry, cavalry, and fortification markers. Better than any screen -- you feel the...
€10 per_day
Chapter 13: the use of spies. Local, inside, converted, doomed, living. Intelligence wins wars before the first arrow flies. Information gathering, disinformation, counter-intelligence with historical...
€20 per_session
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