Sun Wu

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Warring_States_period
gptkbp:birthYear c. 544 BC
gptkbp:culturalImpact influenced_Eastern_and_Western_military_thinking
gptkbp:deathYear c. 496 BC
gptkbp:depictedIn gptkb:television_series
film
literature
gptkbp:famousQuote All warfare is based on deception.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sun Wu
gptkbp:influenced military theory
gptkbp:influencedBy Confucianism
Daoism
gptkbp:inspiration various military leaders
gptkbp:knownFor The Art of War
gptkbp:legacy considered one of the greatest military strategists
gptkbp:militaryRank importance of training
importance of leadership
deception in warfare
importance of communication
importance of adaptability
use of terrain
importance of logistics
concentration of force
importance of intelligence gathering
importance of morale
use of deception
importance of strategic planning
importance of risk assessment
importance of alliances
importance of preparation
flexibility in tactics
use of intelligence
importance of innovation
avoid prolonged warfare
avoidance of direct conflict
importance of maintaining discipline
importance of maintaining initiative
importance of psychological warfare
importance of resource management
importance of strategic retreats
importance of understanding the chain of command
importance of understanding the enemy's weaknesses
importance of understanding the laws of war
importance of understanding the nature of conflict
timing in attacks
understanding the enemy's strategy
understanding the environment
understanding the political landscape
use of surprise
importance of understanding the role of technology in warfare
gptkbp:nationality Chinese
gptkbp:notableWork The Art of War
gptkbp:occupation military strategist
gptkbp:philosophy strategic thinking
gptkbp:research military academies
gptkbp:strategicGoals know your enemy and know yourself
gptkbp:tactics use of spies
gptkbp:translatedInto many languages