“There were various aspects of Sun Tzu's approach that appealed to Ho Chi Minh: a) to learn to understand both the enemy and yourself, to seek out his weaknesses and your own strengths, and act accordingly, b) to make ample use of subterfuge and stratagem in order to defeat or disarm your adversary, and c) to use outright violence only when absolutely necessary in the belief that political struggle was more effective than military struggle.”
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William J. Duiker
William J. Duiker, born in 1932 in the United States, is a renowned historian and scholar. His research focus is on the history of Africa, particularly the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Professor Duiker's works are highly regarded in the academic community, and his studies have had a profound impact on understanding the history and culture of the African continent. more