Historical pattern Sun Tzu The Art of War c. 400
B.C.
•Theme
•Harmony
and trust
•Justice
and well being
•Inscrutability
and enigma
•Deception
and subversion
•Rapidity
and fluidity
•Dispersion
and concentration
•Surprise
and shock
•Strategy
•Probe
enemy’s organization and dispositions to unmask his strengths,
weaknesses, patterns of movement and intentions.
•“Shape” enemy’s perception
of world to manipulate his plans and actions.
•Attack
enemy’s plans as best policy. Next best disrupt his alliances.
Next best attack his army. Attack cities only when there is
no alternative.
•Employ cheng and ch'imaneuvers
to quickly and unexpectedly hurl strength against
weaknesses.