Section VII. What Makes a Military Force "Effective"? -- Sun Tzu's and Boyd's Perspective Sun Tzu focused on the problem of how to get groups of people to work together harmoniously under conditions of hardship, danger, and the inevitable confusion of conflict (and it applies to all forms of conflict, including business, politics, and sport). Before envisioning conflict with another state, the ruler and his immediate advisors must survey and compare many factors to guide their plans:...

Section XI. Technology and Effectiveness in the 4GW World of Conflict and Deceptions As previously noted, neither Sun Tzu nor Boyd rated technology as highly important, and there are several reasons why. The first is that it is difficult to find historical support for holding technology in such esteem. There are many cases where the side with the higher technology lost. Vietnam springs to mind. It surprises people to learn that in World War II, the Germans tended to win when the...

Section V. Sun Tzu and Boyd on the Utility of Military Force Sun Tzu recommends two options as superior to battle for using military force to triumph in war. The best way to defeat an enemy is by “attacking his strategy.” This could mean to attack early, while the enemy’s plans are being laid. Others find a deeper meaning, to employ unusual methods to “seize victory without even battling,” which seems more in harmony with the maxim that “to win without fighting is best.” Should t...

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