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The King is only fond of words, and cannot translate them into deeds.

Sun Tzu

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And regulation entails organizational effectiveness, a chain of command, and a structure for logistical support.
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The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain.
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So there are five ways of knowing who will win. Those who know when to fight and when not to fight are victorious. Those who discern when to use many or few troops are victorious. Those whose upper and lower ranks have the same desire are victorious.
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When the general is weak and without authority when his orders are not clear and distinct when there are no fixed duties assigned to officers and men, and the ranks are formed in a slovenly haphazard manner, the result is utter disorganization.
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