In large-scale strategy you can frighten the enemy not by what you present to their eyes, but by shouting, making a small force seem large, or by threatening them from the flank without warning. These things all frighten. You can win by making best use of the enemy's frightened rhythm.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear can be used as a weapon to disrupt enemy coordination in battle.
- In plain terms
- Scare the enemy to make them move poorly.
- What can you take from it?
- Use fear to disrupt your opponent's rhythm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle fear?
- How do you use it?
Another view
Fear tactics can backfire if discovered or escalate conflict.
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