The Art Of War

Kaine

<div class="IPBDescription">Sun Tzu's classic online...</div> <a href='http://www.alcyone.com/max/lit/war/index.html' target='_blank'>Sun Tzu's The Art Of War</a>

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ArchangeLCN

thanks

Necrosis

Hagakure is pretty good as well, mostly for the quotes referring to not being taught tactics.

Sun Tzu's art of war is available as a Project Gutenberg e-text as well.

Huntsman

Thanks for the link! There are different translations which turn out slightly different. For example, the copy I own has commentary from other leaders, giving their opinion about what Sun Tzu is talking about. The link you gave does have some very concrete examples that the book I bought does not. Either take a look at what different "versions" offer and read the one which suits your learning style best, or just read 'em all if you have the time.

If for some reason you are just reading the art of war to play Natural Seletion better, you might want to think again. You can apply much of what is said in that book in a variety of different ways. I don't think the section about fire attacks has much direct application to Natural Selection (can't set stuff on fire). No need to skip it though - you might be able apply the knowledge in the chapter in a non-directly fire related way.

I highly advise reading this book to anyone.

Necrosis

Burning soldiers in their camp = basic rush strategy.
Burn stores = kill rts.

"We must avail ourselves of wind and dry weather." = rush when conditions are ripe, ie marines have ALL left the base to cap an RT. Or are stuck at a siege base.

"(1)When fire breaks out inside to enemy's camp, respond at once with an attack from without.
(2) If there is an outbreak of fire, but the enemy's soldiers remain quiet, bide your time and do not attack."

1 - Once you're seriously damaging their base, rush it!
2 - If the marines deal with the skulk in base, don't rush, but bide your time.

"If you see a possible way, advance; but if you find the difficulties too great, retire."

A good simplification, and excellent advice for marine comms who keep losing siege bases near hives.



Basically fire attacks on base could be construed as gorge rushes, bilebombs and the like.

The important thing to note about Sun Tzu's work is that is applicable to many things, and easily translates if you have the insight.

DEADscott

Thanks

Grendel

It should be noted that TAOW is as much a guide on the psychology of tactics as the tactics themselves.