Strategy & Weapons of War, General & Miscellaneous Military History, Management & Leadership

Supplying War: Logistics from Wallenstein to Patton

Name: Supplying War: Logistics from Wallenstein to Patton
Author: Martin Van Creveld
ISBN: 9780521546577

by Martin Van Creveld

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Overview

Drawing on a very wide range of unpublished and previously unexploited sources, Martin van Creveld examines the "nuts and bolts" of war. He considers the formidable problems of movement and supply, transportation and administration, often mentioned (but rarely explored) by the vast majority of books on military history. By concentrating on logistics rather than on the more traditional tactics and strategy, van Creveld is also able to offer an original reinterpretation of military history. First Edition Hb (1977): 0-521-21730-X FIrst Edition Pb (1979): 0-521-29793-1

Synopsis

Second edition of this classic work, commenting on the role of logistics in warfare.

About the Author, Martin Van Creveld

Martin van Creveld is a Professor in the Department of History at the Hebrew University, Jersualem. His previous books include The Rise and Decline of the State (Cambridge, 1999), The Sword and the Olive: A Critical History of the Israeli Defense Force (2002), Air Power and Manoeuvre Warfare (2002), and Transformation of War (1991).

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"I recommend this work for every professional army officer, but particularly those in the operational field who are used to moving units with the stroke of a grease pencil." Major Michael D. Krause, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff