The Art of War

[K0RN - RETIR3D]

Robert Greene's 33 Strategies of War make it appear that Sun Tzu's Art of War is just a small fragment of available strategies in dealing with conflict . . .

 

Very interesting reading, if you're willing to plunck 899 pesos for a copy . . .

 

Saw Both Books and both seem to be interesting though I was leaning towards the Graphical Version of Sun Tzu's Art of War pero nakalimutan ko lang sino nag-Foreword nun.

[Supa.Chill'n]

the battle takes place in ancient rome

 

and yes you are correct, just the fact that it takes place in the ancient world negates a lot of the inherent advantages that a modern army has. No satellite coverage, no GPS, no supply lines. Absolutely no chance of re-supply. Maintenance for the equipment will also be an issue, a lot of the high-tech equipment requires frequent routine maintenance, such as the choppers. Aside from the fuel, it needs hydraulic fluid, oil and all that stuff, which will be limited by the fact that they only have what is on hand.

 

so it's not as clear cut as you guys may think :-)

 

 

 

this goes to the romans, 9 times out of 10.

 

Although the modern soldier might have advantages in conditioning and better nutrition and prior knowledge of the enemies tactics. Romans have been doing this kind of fighting for decades. they are a perfectly tuned machine, and while the modern army may know how romans do things, it's a world of difference between knowing and actually training and applying these tactics to the point of perfection.

 

Styles make fights, and in this particular one it favors those who have actually fought in ancient style fighting.

Also, add the fact of era and mindset.

The modern soldier doesn't expect to die or to see death up close.

 

A seasoned Roman soldier is accustomed to death looming over him, so he is likely to have more resolve. (More likely not guaranteed)

 

With that in mind, I would say that a U.S. Special forces and any Special Forces vs elite forces any era would be a fair fight hand to hand if we ignore terrain and tactics sice it's just might against might.

 

The modern Western Special Forces soldier is more of a tactical package that is trained in war, destabilization, and sabotage (much like Sun Tzu's favorite: spies). An ancient elite soldier is trained only to fight because the old paradigm was largely force versus force.

 

While the U.S. likely has the most powerful and well provisioned army, experience also tells us that size creates oversights, such as the mistakes in the Vietnam war of failing to adapt to the enemy's tactics and not identifying the enemy's win condition.

 

This goes back to war being about breaking the enemy's will to fight, either directly to the warriors or indirectly through the citizens and statesmen.

[Denniz]

“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics…” – Sun Tzu

[AvocadoStreet]

An empty browser history reveals more than a full one

- Sun Tzu

 

 

 

[Dealdealers]

Keep your friends close, and your enemies... closer...

[markcyyy]

Switching to your pistol is always faster than reloading.
-Sun Tzu

[Dutdutan]

"He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight."

[soen]

i have two copies of this book

[Fat&Furious]

I never thought I see some interesting topics here.. way back 2013 pa.. huwaw

[Fat&Furious]

[NAZARETH]

“Be where your enemy is not”

My copy of Art of War 👇🏻

[darwin2k4]

I was told si Duterte "Master" daw nya ang "Art of War", sabi ko chapter 1 pa lang bagsak na 🤣

[Dealdealers]

"Art of War" Sun Tzu

[Gerald Bourne]

[bigboyxx]

Art of war