Battle’s Circus

Blackett’s Circus was one of the most publicized operation research groups on Great Britain. During Second World War Professor P. M. S Blackett of the University of Mancherter was the director of this group. The group was formed by eleven members. They were-

1. 3 Physiologists.
2. 2 Mathematical physicists.
3. 1 Astro physiologist.
4. 1 Army officer.
5. 1 Surveyor.
6. 1 General physicist.
7. 2 Mathematicians.

The group was formed for the following reasons:

1. For increasing the early coming radar systems;
2. In empty aircraft gunnery;
3. In empty submarine war-fare;
4. In civilian defense;
5. For determining convoy size; and
6. For conducting bombing raids upon Germany.