The influence of the numerical strength of engaged forces on their casualties. Translated by Robert L. Helmbold and Allen S. Rehm. (English) Zbl 0827.90099
This is an English translation of the five-part series of articles that M. Osipov published in 1915 in the Russian journal Voenniy Sbornik (Military Collection) under the title “Vliyaniye Chislennosti Srazhayushchikhsya Storon na Ikh Poteri” (“The influence of the numerical strength of opposed forces on their casualties”).
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| 90B90 | Case-oriented studies in operations research |
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military analysisReferences:
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