With regard to ground of this nature, be before the enemy in occupying…

Sun Tzu
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With regard to ground of this nature, be before the enemy in occupying the raised and sunny spots, and carefully guard your line of supplies. Then you will be able to fight with advantage. ✨ Sun Tzu Sun Tzu: The Art of War (Illustrated), Charles River Editors
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With regard to ground of this nature, be before the enemy in occupying the raised and sunny spots, and carefully guard your line of supplies. Then you will be able to fight with advantage. ✨ Sun Tzu Sun Tzu: The Art of War (Illustrated), Charles River Editors

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