Suppose two forces Red and Blue, with Red having a starting force = 2, and Blue having a starting force = 1. Engage in a stochastic Lanchester battle assuming square law, in a fight-to-the-finish, with Red a = 0.01 casualties per minute, and Blue b = 0.03 casualties per minute. (a) What is the expected time of the first casualty? (b) What is the probability that there are no casualties in the first 20 minutes? (c) What is the expected number of Red survivors and the expected length of the battle?

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Suppose two forces Red and Blue, with Red having a starting force = 2, and Blue having a starting force = 1. Engage in a stochastic Lanchester battle assuming square law, in a fight-to-the-finish, with Red a = 0.01 casualties per minute, and Blue b = 0.03 casualties per minute.

(a) What is the expected time of the first casualty?
(b) What is the probability that there are no casualties in the first 20 minutes?
(c) What is the expected number of Red survivors and the expected length of the battle?

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