It defines nine battlefield grounds and tailored tactics for each, such as forming alliances on intersecting ground and securing provisions deep in enemy territory. It also explains soldiers’ natural instincts: resisting when encircled and fighting desperately under pressure.
Sun Tzu defines nine battlefield grounds based on location and terrain, each with exclusive tactics. Rules cover combat, marching, alliances, supplies and stratagems; generals must adopt matching strategies for each ground type to survive and prevail.