# The Art of War
## Part I: Strategic Foundations
- **Laying Plans**
- Importance of Strategy
- Calculating Success
- Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, Commander, Method and Discipline
- **Waging War**
- Costs of War
- Logistics and Resources
- Winning Quickly vs. Prolonged Conflict
- **Attack by Stratagem**
- Preserving the Enemy’s Forces
- Winning Without Fighting
- Knowing Yourself and the Enemy
## Part II: Tactical Maneuvers
- **Tactical Dispositions**
- Positioning and Terrain
- Flexibility in Battle
- Strengths and Weaknesses
- **Energy**
- Direct and Indirect Tactics
- Momentum and Timing
- Exploiting Opportunities
- **Weak Points and Strong**
- Avoiding Strength, Attacking Weakness
- Deception and Misdirection
- Adapting to Circumstances
## Part III: Leadership and Command
- **Maneuvering**
- Movement of Troops
- Understanding Terrain
- Psychological Warfare
- **Variation in Tactics**
- Adapting to Situations
- Unpredictability in Strategy
- Changing Plans as Needed
- **The Army on the March**
- Discipline and Morale
- Observing the Enemy
- Terrain and Its Influence
## Part IV: Specialized Strategies
- **Terrain**
- Six Types of Terrain
- Leadership Responsibilities
- Care for Soldiers
- **The Nine Situations**
- Different Stages of Engagement
- Responding to Scenarios
- Retreat and Pursuit
- **The Attack by Fire**
- Use of Weapons and Elements
- Timing of Attacks
- Precautions and Aftermath
## Part V: Final Considerations
- **The Use of Spies**
- Importance of Intelligence
- Five Types of Spies
- Secrecy and Trust
- **Conclusion**
- Summary of Key Principles
- Application Beyond Warfare
- Timeless Wisdom for Leaders