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Dynamic theory of losses in wars and conflicts

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  • Duffey, Romney B

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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.

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  • Duffey, Romney B, 2017. "Dynamic theory of losses in wars and conflicts," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 261(3), pages 1013-1027.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:261:y:2017:i:3:p:1013-1027
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2017.03.045
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    1. R B Duffey & T Ha, 2010. "Human reliability: Benchmark and prediction," Journal of Risk and Reliability, , vol. 224(3), pages 185-196, September.
    2. Hausken, Kjell & Moxnes, John F., 2002. "Stochastic conditional and unconditional warfare," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 140(1), pages 61-87, July.
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