# The Art of War
## Part I: Strategic Foundations
- **Laying Plans**
- Importance of Strategy
- Calculating Strengths and Weaknesses
- The Five Fundamental Factors
- Moral Law
- Heaven (Timing)
- Earth (Terrain)
- The Commander
- Method and Discipline
- **Waging War**
- Cost of War
- Logistics and Resources
- Speed and Efficiency in Warfare
- **Attack by Stratagem**
- Winning Without Fighting
- Knowing the Enemy
- Deception and Intelligence
## Part II: Tactical Maneuvers
- **Tactical Dispositions**
- Positioning and Terrain
- Flexibility in Tactics
- Assessing the Enemy’s Strengths
- **Energy**
- Momentum in Battle
- Direct vs. Indirect Methods
- Exploiting Opportunities
- **Weak Points and Strong**
- Attacking Vulnerabilities
- Avoiding Strengths
- Strategic Retreats
## Part III: Leadership and Command
- **Maneuvering**
- Adaptability in Movement
- Reading the Battlefield
- Timing and Decision-Making
- **Variation in Tactics**
- Responding to Change
- Unpredictability in Strategy
- Adapting to Circumstances
- **The Army on the March**
- Managing Troops
- Terrain Analysis
- Morale and Discipline
## Part IV: Psychological Warfare
- **Terrain**
- Types of Terrain
- Strategic Use of Geography
- Understanding the Battlefield
- **The Nine Situations**
- Different Scenarios in War
- Psychological States of Troops
- Leadership in Crisis
- **The Attack by Fire**
- Use of Weapons and Tools
- Creating Chaos
- Timing the Strike
## Part V: Conclusion and Philosophy
- **The Use of Spies**
- Importance of Intelligence
- Types of Spies
- Secrecy and Espionage
- **Philosophical Insights**
- Balance of Power
- Harmony Between Opposites
- Long-Term Vision
- **Final Thoughts**
- Legacy of Sun Tzu
- Application Beyond Warfare
- Modern Relevance