Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Letter

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Given to the Contingent Sent to Confront an Enemy

When you proceed towards your enemy, the status of your force should be on the approaches of high grounds or edges of mountains or bends of rivers, so that it may serve you as a place to return to. Your encounter should be from one side or from two. Position scouts on the peaks of mountains and the raised sides of the high ground so that the enemy may not approach you from any place, whether of danger or of safety. And be admonished that the vanguard of an army serves as their eyes and the eyes of the vanguard are their informers. Beware of dispersal. When you halt, do so collectively, and when you move, you should move together. When night comes, fix your spears in a circle and do not sleep except for dosing or napping.