The Art of War, written by Sun Tsu in the 6th century BC, is one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy. It has an influence on Eastern military thinking, business tactics, and beyond. The Art of War has also been applied to business and managerial strategies.The Department of the Army in the United States has directed all units to maintain The Art of War in their libraries within their respective headquarters for the continuing education of personnel in the art of war.For business application, The Art of War gives tips on how to outsmart one’s opponent. There are business books applying its lessons to office politics and corporate strategy. Many Japanese companies make the book required reading for their key executives.Chapter 1: Laying PlansChapter 2: Waging WarChapter 3: Attack by StratagemChapter 4: Tactical DispositionsChapter 5: EnergyChapter 6: Weak Points and StrongChapter 7: ManeuveringChapter 8: Variation of TacticsChapter 9: The Army on the MarchChapter 10: TerrainChapter 11: The Nine SituationsChapter 12: The Attack by FireChapter 13: The Use of Spies