Dynamic theory of losses in wars and conflicts

Romney B Duffey

European Journal of Operational Research, 2017, vol. 261, issue 3, 1013-1027

Abstract: We present a new theory for the dynamic evolution of losses incurred in combat, which is verified using available published data from WW1, WW2 and later conflicts.

Keywords: OR in defense; Dynamic loss rates; Risk management; Learning theory; Warfare (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2017.03.045

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