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The Art of War: Terrain

孙子兵法·地形篇
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Synopsis

Chapter 10 on six types of terrain and the principle of knowing heaven and earth.

Overview

"Terrain" classifies six types of battlefield terrain and extends the famous principle of self-knowledge.

Six Types of Terrain

Type Description
Accessible Both sides can move freely
Entangling Easy to enter but hard to leave
Temporizing Neither side benefits from attacking first
Narrow passes Defensible chokepoints
Precipitous heights Elevated terrain advantages
Distant positions When armies are far apart

Famous Quotes

Quote Meaning
Know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not be endangered Classic strategic principle
Know heaven and know earth, your victory will be complete Understanding all factors leads to total victory

References

  1. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War
  2. Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/孙子兵法

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