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Logistical Support of the Armies, Vol. 2 of 2: September, 1944 May, 1945 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This volume completes the bridge between combat and services in the European theater for which the author laid the foundations in Volume I. It is as important a book for combat commanders as for those who have to plan and execute logistical operations. It will leave the nonmilitary reader in no doubt of the enormous weight and complexity of the administrative burden that the Army had to assume to assure the success of its ground and air forces, and the resourcefulness with which it managed that burden. On the other hand, those who have to think about the future can here study a test of the principle of a single service of supply supporting the national element of allied forces under a coalition headquarters and a supreme allied commander.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the critical role of logistics in shaping the Allied campaign in Europe during World War II, specifically from September 1944 to May 1945. It examines the intricate interplay between tactical planning and logistical capabilities, revealing how the rapid Allied advance across France and Belgium in the summer of 1944 strained supply lines and forced difficult decisions. The narrative focuses on the challenges faced by the U.S. Army's logistical organization, the Communications Zone, as it struggled to support combat operations far exceeding initial projections. The author explores key issues such as port capacity limitations, transportation bottlenecks, and the impact of supply shortages on the pace and direction of Allied offensives. Central to the book's analysis is the concept of "the tyranny of logistics," highlighting how logistical constraints dictated the scope and timing of military operations. The author dissects pivotal moments, including the decision to prioritize the northern front and the crucial role of Antwerp in sustaining the Allied advance. This book offers invaluable insights into the often-overlooked aspects of warfare, demonstrating how logistical considerations were not merely secondary concerns but decisive factors in determining the course of the Allied victory in Europe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333929428_0
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