1. When the enemy is stronger than you
2. When your troops are ill equipped
3. When you will lose more than you will gain
4. When you are fighting on unfamiliar terrain
5. When the men are tired and hungry
6. When the enemy knows your plans
7. When you have no clear plan
8. When defeat is more likely than victory
9. When the cost is unbearable
10. When the troops are in disarray
11. When the commander is weak
12. When it’s better not to fight
13. When the war will take longer than necessary
14. When the enemy’s defense is solid
15. When you have no clear advantage
16. When you can achieve the same thing with a less costly option
17. When it’s not worth fighting
18. When you underestimate your opponent
19. When you’re too confident
20. When you’re too scared
21. When the objective is not clear
22. When you don’t have the King’s blessing
23. When you can win without fighting
24. When you don’t know the enemy’s plans
25. When the enemy has laid a trap for you
