>>war predictions based on a computer simulation? huh????<<
Well, the Pentagon certainly uses simulations. you could bet your life they ran simulation prior to both Gulf wars.
But the assumptions that underly those simulations are critical. For example some American naval simulations have assumed it was impossible to lose a modern aircraft carrier.
Check this quote from the article.
“TAIPEI, Taiwan —A computer simulation projected that China could land forces on rival Taiwan, but they would be repulsed after two weeks of fierce fighting and harsh losses to both sides, Taiwan’s military said Tuesday.”
If China decided to invade and risk relations, trade and possible war with America does anybody in their right mind think they would give up after two weeks no matter the losses.