How to Win or Lose a Battle

All warfare is based on deception. Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Vain disorder and crush him. If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak that he may grow arrogant. Attack him where he is unprepared. Appear where you are not expected. These military devices, leading to victory, must not be divulged beforehand. It is by attention to this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose. Sun Tzu: The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple heir the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand. How much more no calculation