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Engineering's Importance in Modern Warfare
- Modern warfare is a technology race, favoring those with advanced engineering.
- Overwhelming technological advantage guarantees victory, regardless of other factors.
Early WWII US Fighter Plane Losses
- Early in WWII, US squadrons suffered devastating losses against Japanese aircraft like the Zero.
- This was due to inferior US planes, tactics, and pilot training.
Weapon Cost-Effectiveness
- Prioritize weapons with higher kill ratios, even if they cost more.
- A 3:1 kill ratio justifies double the cost.