Deployment in Mountainous Area-Sun Tzu

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Deployment in Mountainous Area - Sun Tzu

English: Sun Tzu said: In the deployment of troops and in the analysis and assessment of the enemy, certain principles must be kept in mind. After crossing the mountains, move and stay close to the valleys. For a commanding view and to ensure better chances of survival, occupy high grounds. When the enemy has occupied high grounds, do not attempt an assault. These are principles for deploying troops in mountainous terrain.

Modern: 孙子说：凡军队行军作战和战场观察判断敌情时要注意以下原则：通过山地时，要靠近有水草的谷地；驻止时，要选择山地，使视野宽阔，但是如果敌人已占领高地则不要仰攻。这是在山地行军的法则。

Original: 孙子曰：凡处军、相敌：绝山依谷，视生处高来，战隆无登，此处山之军也。

Business Application:

1. Three Business Lessons From Deployment Of Troops In Mountainous Region-Sun Zi

From: Sun Tzu Art of War Chapter 9