The Art of War by active 6th century B.C. Sunzi

active 6th century B.C. Sunzi

Chapter 261: 18. When the enemy is close at hand and remains quiet, he is relying on

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Chapter 261: 18. When the enemy is close at hand and remains quiet, he is relying on

the natural strength of his position. [Here begin Sun Tzŭ’s remarks on the reading of signs, much of which is so good that it could almost be included in a modern manual like Gen. Baden-Powell’s "Aids to Scouting."]
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