The Encyclopedia of Chinese War Strategies of the Past Dynasties (Part 1)

This book selects actual combat cases of twelve commonly used tactics in ancient warfare, and explains in detail the practical skills and decisive methods of these tactics. These tactics are: a surprise war to defeat the enemy with a weak attack on a strong one, a decisive battle to fight with less and more troops, a mobile war to attack the strong and combine with the weak, a war of annihilation to concentrate a heavy force for siege, a surprise war to move the enemy to attack his key points, and a roundabout attack to attack the enemy from the east and west when he is unprepared. War, ambushes with clever decoys and deceptive formations, counterattacks with opportunistic moves and preemptive strikes, defensive wars with tight defenses and well-prepared positions, psychological wars with disintegrating morale without fighting, blitzes with sudden and quick decisions, encounters with evenly matched opponents and a battle of wits, etc. In history, most generals who were able to flexibly use various strategies and tactics were able to achieve impressive results. They relied on their wisdom in life and practical experience to become generals, made great contributions, and received dazzling honors. These stories embodying profound and exquisite wisdom can inspire our intelligent thinking, tap our life potential, and inspire us to create our own glory.