Sun Tzu: The Art of War
 If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle ...
These are the words of ancient Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu, whose now-classic treatise, The Art of War, was written more than 2,500 years ago. Originally a text for victory on the battlefield, the book has vastly transcended its original purpose. Hear Associate Professor Emeritus Mel Burkart talk more about Sun Tzu at the next Military History meeting on Tuesday, May 22. The Art of War can be applied to contemporary business as well as war. In fact, many leading American business schools use the text as required reading for aspiring managers. Hear Burkart talk about Sun Tzu as well as his work in the aviation field.
Burkart works in the Department of Aviation Science at Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology of Saint Louis University. Prior to his appointment to the Parks faculty, Captain Burkart, a retired Naval Officer, was a Boeing 767 Captain for Trans World Airlines with extensive international experience. Burkart is a graduate of the Naval Post Graduate School in Aircraft Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Program Management. He has extensive experience in the field of aviation safety and serves as a media aviation safety consultant. Burkart is also the recipient of the prestigious FAA “Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.”
The Military History Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11:45 a.m. at the Downtown Clubhouse. Please call 314-539-4402 for more information.
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