Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Academy/Using statistics

When you find numerical information concerning actions, engagements, battles and operations, campaigns or wars, be extremely careful.

It has been a common trait as long as humanity itself, that victors in conflicts try to diminish their own strength and exaggerate that of their opponents. Also, own losses are played down while those of the opponent's are embellished.

It is always useful to verify all numbers, and ask a few questions, before entering them to the article.


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