Sure, here's a quick example. You give up one squad, that's a 20 percent chance they survive, but it secures an 80 percent chance of winning the whole operation. The math is simple: expected loss 0.2, expected gain 0.8, net benefit 0.6. It's a calculation, not an emotional choice.

I’ve run those numbers in every training session, and the theory holds. But you’re right—morale can shift the outcome, the enemy may retaliate harder, and losing a squad isn’t just a number; it’s a human cost. That’s why we keep the plan tight, make sure every man knows his role, and never let the numbers blind us from the real weight of each loss.