THE CONCEPT OF STRATEGIC PARALYSIS (II)
THE CONCEPT OF STRATEGIC PARALYSIS (II)

Summary/Abstract: The author carries on with describing the concept of strategic paralysis, illustrating it with Sun Tzu’ most significant examples in this respect. Thus, in the first part, he presents the psychological aspect as being the enemy’s most important element of analysis. Sun Tzu thought that it was by observing the way a General sets his operational disposition and by noticing the way his troops carry out his commands that the strengths and weaknesses of an enemy can be observed. In this respect, one reckoned that attacking the enemy’s weak points with full energy is the most important condition in order to be successful in battle. In the second part, Frederick the Great’s main contributions to military theory are highlighted, as the author points out the importance of the ideas comprised in his instructions to his Generals.

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