Pacific Express: The Critical Role of Military Logistics in World War II: null
Language: English
Published by BMC Publications, 2009
Series: Book 3 of 3 - Amphibious Operations in the South Pacific in WWII Series
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Under one cover, an edited collection of the best works by noted military historians on the importance of military logistics in World War I*** PACIFIC EXPRES was selected to be on the Marine Corps Commandant's Professional Reading List for Logistics and is required annual reading on military logistics for all officer and enlisted Marines whether active duty or reserve***In PACIFIC EXPRES, William LMcGee, an award-winning World War I military historian, serves as editor and compiles a collection of works on military logistics in WI.IN THE WORDS OF THE AUTHOR: I felt obliged to recognize all the men and women, military and civilian, who served in logistical support positions for the front line combatants during World War I: ship builders, advance bases and floating service squadrons, Naval Transportation Service, Navy Seabees, Marine Corps Engineers, Merchant Marine, Naval Armed Guard, Army Transportation Corps, and Coast Guard.Consider this: Victory may be gained or lost in battle, but all military history reveals that effective logistics support is critical to victory. During World War I, 161 million men and women participated in the United States Armed Forces. Yet, for every individual combatant, there were 10 supportive personnel both overseas and at home (Source: National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC).Many of the major components of the Pacific express are profiled by McGee.* The Advance Bases were created by USNavy Seabees and USMarine Corps Engineers.* USNavy crews that manned the amphibious force and Fleets' mobile Service Squadrons throughout the Pacific's wide expanses* The thousands of WSA cargo ships, transports, and tankers that delivered the products were staffed and defended by the US Merchant Marine and USNaval Armed Guard.Hundreds of US Army and Navy long-haul vessels, as well as thousands of battle-ready amphibious landing ships and craft, were manned by US Coast Guardsmen.560 pages, 111 black-and-white photographs, seven maps, twenty-one figures/tables/charts, appendices, notes, bibliography, and indexPREVIOUS VOLUMES IN THE SERIESVolI, The Amphibians Are Coming: The Development of the 'Gator Navy and its Revolutionary Landing CraftVolI, The Solomons Campaigns, 1942-1943: From Guadalcanal to Bougainville, Pacific War Turning PointVolI, The Solomons Campaigns, 1942-1943: From Guadalcanal to Bougainville, Pacific War Turning PointVolI, The Solomons Campaigns, 1942-1943: From.…
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- Pacific Express: The Critical Role of Military Logistics in World War II: null
- Author
- William L Mcgee
- Publisher
- BMC Publications
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0970167881
- ISBN 13
- 9780970167880
- Series
- Book 3 of 3: Amphibious Operations in the South Pacific in WWII Series
Pacific Express is recognized as required reading on the subject of military logistics, appearing on both the Marine Corps Commandant’s Professional Reading List and the 1st Marine Logistics Group Reading List.
In the Author’s Words
"I’ve dedicated Pacific Express to the men and women—military and civilian—who served in logistical support roles during WWII. Their efforts were proof that warfare is not just about frontline combat but also about the vital logistics that sustain those at the front." – William L. McGee
PACIFIC EXPRESS is Volume III in the Amphibious Operations in the South Pacific in WWII series.
Under one cover, award-winning WWII historian William L. McGee presents a compelling, edited collection of works by leading military historians, shedding light on the critical role of logistics in the Pacific theater.
Consider this: Victory may be won or lost in battle, but all military history shows that adequate logistics support is essential to the winning of the battle. During World War II, 16.1 million men and women served in the U.S. Armed Forces. However, for every individual combatant, there were ten supportive personnel both overseas and on the home front. (Source: Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Record Administrator)
In the Author's Words
"I felt compelled to honor all the men and women – military and civilian – who served during World War II in logistical support roles for the front line combatants: ship builders, advance bases and floating service squadrons, Naval Transportation Service, Navy Seabees, Marine Corps Engineers, Merchant Marine, Naval Armed Guard, Army Transportation Corps, and Coast Guard. I believed these non-combatant service personnel were (and are) often overshadowed by those who served in combat." - William L. McGee
Key components of the "Pacific Express" included:
- U.S. Navy Seabees & Marine Corps Engineers – Built the advanced bases that made Pacific operations possible.
- U.S. Navy Crews – Operated amphibious forces and mobile service squadrons across the Pacific.
- U.S. Merchant Marine & Naval Armed Guard – Manned and defended thousands of cargo ships, transports, and tankers to "Deliver the goods!"
- U.S. Army & Civilian Transportation Corps – Played a crucial but often overlooked role in operating the Army’s fleet.
- U.S. Coast Guard – Crewed hundreds of long-haul vessels and countless amphibious landing craft.
- Foreword by Dennis R. Blocker II, Pacific War Historian, USS LCI National Assn.
- 560 pages
- 111 B&W photographs, 7 maps, 21 figures/tables/charts
- Appendix, notes, bibliography, & index
Other Titles in the Series
Vol. I, The Amphibians Are Coming! Emergence of the 'Gator Navy and its Revolutionary Landing Craft
Vol. II, The Solomons Campaigns, 1942-1943: From Guadalcanal to Bougainville, Pacific War Turning Point
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