Chapter 3, verses 3-7
The highest form of generalship attacks the enemy's plans; next best, to prevent the junction of his forces; next, to attack his army in the field; worst policy is to besiege walled cities.
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From The Art of War by Sun Tzu
A ranked order of military objectives: best to attack the enemy's strategy, next his alliances, then his army; worst is to besiege walled cities.
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