Logistics - Body of the Beast

Abstract

This paper is a study of the impact of logistics on war. Two historical campaigns, Napoleon's Russian Campaign and the Normandy Invasion, are reviewed to determine if and how logistics contributed to the success or failure of the Grand Army and the Allies. In conclusion, an attempt is made to identify the logistic lessons that these historic campaigns provide. A comparison is made with current operations, Operation Desert Shield, to determine if the historic logistic lessons are applicable. Finally, an attempt is made to determine if and how logistics will impact upon future operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 11, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236369

Entities

People

  • Richard M. Reed

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bare Bases
  • Battles
  • Continents
  • Deployment
  • Fuels
  • Health Services
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • Universities
  • Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Regression Analysis.