Divide et impera. It is a famous Latin expression affirming that the best expedient for an authority to control and rule people is to divide them, often by provoking rivalries and fomenting discord. But it also applies to military strategy as suggested by Niccolò Machiavelli. By dividing the enemy's forces, you make them weaker, increasing your chances to win.
One Apple A Day #926 - Divide et impera
One Apple A Day #926 - Divide et impera
One Apple A Day #926 - Divide et impera
Divide et impera. It is a famous Latin expression affirming that the best expedient for an authority to control and rule people is to divide them, often by provoking rivalries and fomenting discord. But it also applies to military strategy as suggested by Niccolò Machiavelli. By dividing the enemy's forces, you make them weaker, increasing your chances to win.