Deployment in Marine Battles-Sun Tzu

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Deployment in Marine Battles - Sun Tzu

English: After crossing a river, get as far away from its bank as possible and move on. When an invading force of the enemy is crossing a river, never engage it in the midst of the river itself. Rather, let half of its force cross the river first, then attack it so that you can gain the advantage. If you are eager to attack an invading enemy, never engage him at the point where he plans to cross a river. For a commanding view and to ensure better chances of survival against the enemy, occupy high grounds. Never move upstream to engage an enemy. These are the principles for deploying troops in marine battles.

Modern: 横渡江河，要在离江河稍远的地方驻扎；如果敌人渡水来进攻，不要在水中攻击，应该等半数渡江河过后才攻击，这样才有利；如果要更敌军决战，不要靠近水边列阵；沿江河驻扎军队也应该驻扎在高处，使前面视野辽阔；不要在敌军下游驻扎或布阵；这些是江河地带行军法则。

Original: 绝水必远水；客绝水而来，勿迎之于水内，令半济而击之，利；欲战者，无附于水而迎客；视生处高，无迎水流，此处水上之军也。

Business Application:

1. Three Business Lessons From Deployment Of Troops In Marine Battles-Sun Zi

From: Sun Tzu Art of War Chapter 9