Lifeblood of War: Logistics in Armed Conflict
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Book Overview
The author of this book traces the pattern of the part played by logistics in armed conflict, from antiquity to the present day. The main emphasis of the book is on campaigns dating from the Korean War of 1950 onwards, but three selected campaigns from World War II produce a run-in for what is to follow - as indeed does his briefer coverage of earlier conflicts. As a former brigade commander in the Falklands War of 1982, Thompson draws a picture of what was, in effect, a microcosm of a much larger affair, the special circumstances of that experience offering a wide spectrum of logistic problems. He concludes with a look at the war on the Central Front that never was, and casts a glance into the future in the light of the impending changes for the defence of Europe.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0080409776
ISBN13:9780080409771
Release Date:January 1991
Publisher:Brassey's (UK) Ltd
Length:390 Pages
Weight:1.78 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.2" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
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Not sexy, but important
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Logistics are the engine of war, but because the movement of troops, ammo, and fuel don't get the average reader's blood moving, it's often overlooked in the literature.This study gets into the details of why logistics remain incredibly important, even with the technological advances of the modern era, and the story is told in a very detailed and interesting way. It's also comprehensive historically, covering the ancient campaigns of Alexander all the way up to NATO operations in Europe.
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