# The Art of War
## Part I: Strategic Foundations
- **Laying Plans**
- The Five Fundamentals: Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, Commander, and Method
- Calculating the Odds of Victory
- Importance of Deception and Strategy
- **Waging War**
- The Cost of War and Resource Management
- Speed and Efficiency in Warfare
- Winning Without Fighting
- **Attack by Stratagem**
- Preserving the Enemy's Strength
- Knowing When to Engage and When to Retreat
- The Importance of Intelligence and Espionage
## Part II: Tactical Maneuvers
- **Tactical Dispositions**
- Positioning and Terrain Utilization
- Adapting to Changing Circumstances
- Flexibility in Battle
- **Energy**
- Direct and Indirect Forces
- Momentum and Timing
- Exploiting Weaknesses in the Enemy
- **Weak Points and Strong**
- Attacking the Enemy’s Vulnerabilities
- Avoiding Strength, Striking Weakness
- Strategic Withdrawal and Feigned Retreats
## Part III: Leadership and Command
- **Maneuvering**
- Understanding the Terrain and Environment
- Effective Communication and Orders
- Leading Troops with Confidence and Clarity
- **Variation in Tactics**
- Adapting Strategies Based on the Situation
- Using Unconventional Methods
- Maintaining Initiative and Control
- **The Army on the March**
- Logistics and Supply Lines
- Morale and Discipline
- Observing the Enemy’s Movements
## Part IV: Psychological Warfare
- **Terrain**
- Types of Terrain and Their Implications
- Decision-Making in Different Terrains
- Avoiding Fatal Mistakes
- **The Nine Situations**
- Diverse Scenarios and Responses
- Crisis Management
- Turning Adversity into Advantage
- **The Attack by Fire**
- Weaponry and Special Tactics
- Using Fire as a Weapon
- Timing and Execution
## Part V: Espionage and Intelligence
- **Employment of Secret Agents**
- The Role of Spies in Warfare
- Five Types of Spies: Local, Inside, Double, Expendable, and Living
- Secrecy and Counterintelligence
- **Conclusion**
- The Ultimate Goal: Victory with Minimal Loss
- Wisdom and Prudence in Leadership
- Long-Term Strategic Thinking