David Blackwell and the Mathematical Study of Duels 

An excerpt from my book "David Blackwell and the Deadliest Duel," describing the formation of the RAND Corporation at the end of World War II, and David Blackwell's work studying the mathematics of duels during his time there.
"David Blackwell and the Deadliest Duel" is part of the "Mathematical Lives" biography series, available from Royal Fireworks Press: www.rfwp.com/s...