Question

Mao Zedong established four principles for fighting. Which of the following was not a principle for fighting according to the communist party?

• A. When the enemy camps, harass.
• B. If the enemy attacks, attack.
• C. If the enemy tires, attack.
• D. When the enemy retreats, pursue.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

If the enemy attacks, attack.

• After the Communists fled to Hunan province, Mao Zedong decided to change the principles.
• The new principles were, If the enemy attacks, retreat. When the enemy camps, harass. If the enemy tires, attack. When the enemy retreats, pursue.