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Part
of instructions to his marshal when Imam Ali (a) sent him to a
battle
When
you approach an enemy or when he approaches you, make it a point
to keep your army on a hilltop or at the foot of a mountain or on
the side of a river so that you easily watch the movements of your
enemy. Do not involve the whole army in the encounter, allow only
a few units to take part in the engagements. If your army is not
on a hilltop then post your scouts and guards on high vantage
points and along the line of fortification so that the enemy may
not take you unawares.Remember that the commanders of an army are its guardians and the
eyes of these commanders are the scouts.Try to avoid dissensions and do not cause superiority or
inferiority complexes to take root among your officers and in your
ranks. Wherever and whenever you camp, make it a point that all of
your officers and soldiers camp in the same locality and are
provided with the same comforts and conveniences and whenever you
march, always march in company formation. If you want to rest
during the night draw a circular formation of your lancers round
your army and do not let sound sleep overpower you.
