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Synopsis
Chapter 12 on fire attacks and the principle of caution in warfare.
Overview
"The Attack by Fire" covers five types of fire attack but is most famous for its profound caution against war.
Five Types of Fire Attack
| Type | Target |
|---|---|
| Burning soldiers | Enemy personnel |
| Burning stores | Enemy provisions |
| Burning baggage | Enemy supply trains |
| Burning arsenals | Enemy weapons depots |
| Burning formations | Enemy battle lines |
Famous Quotes
| Quote | Meaning |
|---|---|
| No ruler should put troops in the field merely to gratify his own spleen | War should never be motivated by emotion |
| A destroyed kingdom can never be restored; the dead can never be brought back to life | The consequences of war are irreversible |
References
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War
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