How to Go to War

All wars should be systematic for every war should have an aim and be conducted in conformity with the principles and rules of the art. You know if your plan isn't working you got to put your ego in check and figure out a new plan so yeah you want to maintain it to the last extremity but just sort of elastic extremity is okay do an ego check and make sure you've got a good plan going a retreat however skillful the maneuvers may be will always produce an injurious moral effect on the army since by losing chances of success yourself you throw them into the hands of the enemy besides retreats cost far more both in men and material than the most bloody engagements. A general should