# The Art of War
## Part I: Strategic Foundations
- **Laying Plans**
- Importance of Strategy
- The Five Fundamental Factors
- Moral Law
- Heaven (Timing)
- Earth (Terrain)
- Commander (Leadership)
- Method and Discipline
- Calculating Success
- **Waging War**
- The Cost of War
- Speed and Efficiency in Warfare
- Logistics and Supply Lines
- **Attack by Stratagem**
- Winning Without Fighting
- The Importance of Deception
- Knowing the Enemy and Knowing Yourself
## Part II: Tactical Maneuvers
- **Tactical Dispositions**
- Positioning and Terrain
- Flexibility in Battle
- The Role of Adaptability
- **Energy**
- Direct and Indirect Methods
- Momentum and Timing
- Exploiting Opportunities
- **Weak Points and Strong**
- Attacking the Enemy's Weaknesses
- Avoiding Strength, Striking Weakness
- The Element of Surprise
## Part III: Leadership and Command
- **Maneuvering**
- Movement of Troops
- Understanding Terrain
- Decision-Making in the Field
- **Variation in Tactics**
- Adapting to Changing Circumstances
- The Importance of Flexibility
- Unpredictability in Warfare
- **The Army on the March**
- Managing Troops in Different Terrains
- Morale and Discipline
- Observing the Enemy’s Movements
## Part IV: Psychological Warfare
- **Terrain**
- Six Types of Terrain
- Strategic Use of Terrain
- The Commander’s Responsibility
- **The Nine Situations**
- Different Stages of Engagement
- Responding to Various Scenarios
- The Psychology of Conflict
- **The Attack by Fire**
- Using Fire as a Weapon
- Timing and Conditions for Fire Attacks
- The Dangers of Overreliance on Force
## Part V: Final Considerations
- **The Use of Spies**
- The Importance of Intelligence
- Five Types of Spies
- Local Spies
- Inside Spies
- Double Agents
- Doomed Spies
- Surviving Spies
- The Value of Espionage
- **Conclusion**
- The Ultimate Goal: Victory
- The Path to Peace Through Strength
- The Legacy of Strategic Thought