The art of using troops is this:
When ten to the enemy's one, surround him;
When five times his strength, attack him;
If double his strength, divide him;
If equally matched you may engage him;
If weaker numerically, be capable of withdrawing;
And if in all respects unequal, be capable of eluding him, for a small force is but booty for one more powerful.


The Art of War (ed. Wordsworth Editions, 1997) - ISBN: 9781853267796

Sun Tzu Quotes

The art of using troops is this: When ten to the enemy's one, surround him; When five times his strength, attack him; If double his strength, divide...

The art of using troops is this: When ten to the enemy's one, surround him; When five times his strength, attack him; If double his strength, divide...

The art of using troops is this: When ten to the enemy's one, surround him; When five times his strength, attack him; If double his strength, divide...

The art of using troops is this: When ten to the enemy's one, surround him; When five times his strength, attack him; If double his strength, divide...