Strategy Theory: the Indirect Route

"Strategy: The Indirect Route" occupies a lofty position in the study of Western war history and is a must-read for military theory. Because of this book, Liddell Hart was regarded as the "Pope of Military Theory" by the West. In "Strategy: The Indirect Route", Liddell Hart used his profound research foundation in military theory and war history to analyze 30 wars and more than 280 battles in world history from the Greco-Persian War to the Second World War, and came to a conclusion: the indirect route strategy is the most effective and economical strategic form. The route that seems the furthest and most winding is often the real "shortcut". In any competition, you can only win by defeating your opponent. Before overcoming the opponent's resistance, you should first weaken his resistance. The most effective way is to draw him out of your own defense line. This is the essence of the indirect route strategy. Therefore, the "indirect route" is not only a law of war, but also a philosophical truth. In addition to war, it has extensive applications in all aspects of human life, including political and economic activities.