Lifeblood of War

by Julian Thompson

Book Overview

A study of the place of logistics in the military campaign, using a number of campaigns to illustrate how the problem of supplying forces has been tackled over the centuries.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0080417760
• ISBN13: 9780080417769
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Brassey's (UK) Ltd
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Not sexy, but important

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.