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Recklessness, cowardice, a hasty temper, a delicacy of honor (shame), and over-solicitude for his men. 9. The Army on the March ( Observing the Enemy )

Fighting in your own territory (soldiers want to run home). Facile ground: Just penetrating enemy territory.

You control your own vulnerability.

Avoid the enemy's strengths and strike where they are unprepared.

Success is determined in the temple before the battle is even fought based on : The Moral Law: Harmony between the people and their leader. Heaven: Climate, weather, and seasonal factors. Earth: Distances, terrain types, and safety vs. danger. The Complete Art of War

A general must understand the physical environment to leverage it effectively.

Understanding competitors, market positioning, and conserving capital. Recklessness, cowardice, a hasty temper, a delicacy of

Feed your army using the enemy's own supplies to save your own resources. 3. Attack by Stratagem ( The Priority of Attack ) The best victory is one achieved without bloodshed.