The Application of Mathematics to Warfare - The Battle of Crecy, the Battle of Carrhae, Mongol Battle Tactics, the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Battle of Outpost Snipe and the Battle of Medenine

Abstract

The application of mathematics to a problem or question often leads to a deeper understanding of the problem or question and sometimes to an answer to the problem or question. The application of mathematics to warfare is possible in many situations, especially in relation to matters that involve the range, rate of fire, accuracy and effectiveness of missile weapons such as bow and arrows and firearms. This enables us to explain the results of many battles in the past and to predict the results of many battles in the future as many battles in the future may involve missile fire.