The explanation of War, given by the best general in china

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Why is war so complex? What is the real work of the generals? These and more questions areanswered by Sun Tzu.

Mariana Bohorquez 5th century BC

Sun Tzu, the best general in China, explained to us the Art of War by talking about the techniquesand risks of this ancient practice, sharing with us the vital importance the art of war is to the state.He tells us that war is the prime thing in a functional state, “For a country to be successful, it has tobe strong in its military body, and to have a strong military we need intelligence, and a general toknow how to control his army in the battleground!”

He then shared with us the knowledge that a general should have, and how to make it work in thewar, “The art of war, then, is governed by five constant factors, to be taken into account in one’sdeliberations, when seeking to determine the conditions obtaining in the field. These are: (1) TheMoral Law; (2) Heaven; (3) Earth; (4) The Commander; (5) Method and discipline.”

Taking into account the obvious reputation that this skilled general has, it is a great idea to look atSun Tzu as a guide and inspiration, also considering the knowledge that he holds and that he hasshared with us, changing the way we perceive war.

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