On Simulations of the Stochastic, Homogeneous, Lanchester Linear-Law Attrition Process

Abstract : Results of computerized Monte Carlo simulations of a stochastic, homogeneous Lanchester-linear attrition process are presented. Properties investigated include expected numbers of survivors as functions of time, iterated calculations of expected numbers of survivors, probabilities of forcing the opposing side below a certain fraction of initial strength before being so reduced, and relations of the stochastic model to the deterministic Lanchester- linear model.