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Modeling And Analysis Of Resolve And Morale For The `Long War', Michael J. Artelli
Modeling And Analysis Of Resolve And Morale For The `Long War', Michael J. Artelli
Theses and Dissertations
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu begins by stating: "War is a matter of vital importance to the State; the province of life or death; the road to survival or ruin. It is mandatory that it be thoroughly studied." Sun Tzu follow's this opening by stating five fundamental factors a commander must master to be successful in combat. The first of these factors is moral influence which Sun Tzu defines as "that which causes the people to be in harmony with their leaders, so they will accompany them in life and death without fear of mortal peril." In the …