Introduction

1. The Beginning of the Reversal Tactic, the Creator of the Diagonal Formation: Epaminondas
The birth of camouflage tactics aimed at confusing the enemy│Changing traditional deployments to aim for a single blow│Using diverse units│Winning with four-dimensional tactics and diagonal formations│Pay attention to the principles and shifts in thinking hidden in phenomena.

2 A Master General Who Inspired All History of War: Alexander the Great
A fierce general with both brains and courage│Reform to survive│A great leader uses all methods appropriately│Charge into the center of the enemy camp│Even an unfavorable situation can be turned to your advantage│To become a winner, courage and confidence are necessary│Seize the opportunity as soon as you see it│He who guards the river is sure to lose│Assume the inevitable in an unexpected situation│Focus only on the possibility of victory

The Battle of the Century: Hannibal and Scipio, a Long-Range Strategy
Two leaders with unique tactics and vision│Challenge the imperative, not the possible│What matters in war is practice and timing│Conceive scenarios in advance and put them into action│God does not give humans two talents│Imitate good strategies│The incompetent hope for luck, the competent create luck│The ​​difference in a critical mistake determines victory or defeat

4 Leaders who demonstrated the power of the eight-color bird: Belisarius
The General Who Solved the Byzantine Empire's Challenges│A Commander Who Doesn't Know His Role Is Dangerous│Turning Individual Skills into Multiplayer│The Tide of War Turns Depending on a Leader's Understanding

5. The King Who Overcame Limitations and Founded an Empire: Genghis Khan
Unleashing Mongolia's Potential│Escape the Trap of Adversity│Perfecting Tactics through Training and Practice│True Creativity is Unprecedented│Winning Through Mobility, Freedom, and Communication

6. The Tactical Wizard Who Saved the Ming Dynasty from Crisis: Qi Jiguang
The reality of not being able to respond to the invasion of the Japanese pirates│Sleep the Japanese sword with absurd weapons and tactics│Win by knowing how to utilize your strengths│Understand the behavioral patterns of your members│Consider rolling around in reality

7. A strategist who maximized turbulence and mobility: Rommel
The Struggle of the Killing Zone│Opportunity Always Demands Speed│Luck Comes to Those Who Take on Challenges│Execute Quickly, Thoroughly, and Boldly│Customs and Habits Are Effective When Used Rationally│All Efforts Must Be Preparation for Change│Win Through Mobility, Not Defense

References

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Masters are people who are respected for their methods of victory rather than the quantity of victory.
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The history of war is the record of those who survived in the battlefield of survival where fierce battles took place.
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