The Influence of the Numerical Strength of Engaged Forces on their Casualties

Abstract

This is an English translation of the seminal work of M. Osipov, originally published in Russian. It is provided because Osipov's work is so important historically and methodologically that it deserves to be better known in the west. For instance, as early as 1915, Osipov discovered Lanchester's square law of attrition, and tested it using historical data. Osipov's work also contains many insightful remarks and other findings of interest to today's military analysts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1991
Accession Number
ADA241534

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  • Allan S. Rehm
  • Robert L. Helmbold

Organizations

  • Center for Army Analysis

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  • Biomedical

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  • Agreements
  • Army Personnel
  • Artillery
  • Differential Equations
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  • Military Science
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  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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