So... the brilliant scientists are saying that in a battle, if you take the high ground and dig in your casualties will be much lower.
Who knew?
Next they’ll be telling us that if you station you troops where you can pour enfilading fire onto the enemy you can will battles.
Note also, no mention of Fredericksburg, Balls Bluff, etc. But then, no bias intended on the part of the impartial academics, I’m sure.
Who knew? ;’)