Our top 10 book list on supply chain management argusi. Perjes, army provisioning, logistics and strategy in the second half of the 17th century, acta historica academiae scientiarum hungaricae, 16 1970, p. What is the best book to read on military strategy, tactics. Bonus point if anyone found one for victorian era logistics system. A huge range of specialist military history books for the military history enthusiast ranging from ancient warfare to the latest military technology.
After consistently failing to conduct our mission without hemorrhaging money to contractors, we decided to try something different, said lt. In the military we are always looking for ways to leverage up our forces. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Spearhead of logistics is a narrative branch history of the u. Logistics, in military science, all the activities of armedforce units in roles supporting combat units, including transport, supply, signal communication, medical aid, and the like. If the entire document will not open, select save instead of open. What is the best book to read on military strategy.
In 1996, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff published joint vision 2010, outlining his thoughts on how the u. Changing how we fight influences changes in how we support. This book is the basis for the hbo miniseries the pacific. View military logistics research papers on academia. Military logistics this defense news ebook features news coverage and commentaries detailing the global defense communitys modern movement and maintenance of todays armed forces. Logistics from wallenstein to patton by martin van. Military logistics research advances and future trends.
For every individual who served in combat, there were ten supportive personnel, bo. This logic map describes the key works of military logistics those that have the greatest meaning to its study. History of military logisticshistory of military logistics. Broadly contextualized and filled with insightful analysis, civil war logistics explores the vitally important but scandalously neglected topic of military transportation. Drawing on a very wide range of unpublished and previously unexploited sources, martin van creveld examines the nuts and bolts of war. Military logistics and strategic performance strategy. Apr 28, 2016 i dont think you can find any book that covers all these widely different fields. If you cant find what you want from the menu on the left or the options below click here to email us. Goals of the revolution in military logistics to understand army logistics transformation to date, it is first necessary to examine its stated goals.
Along with the other wwii books mentioned here and below, i recommend ken burns documentary the war, if only because it is largely based on these books and gives you a sense of the whole picture. While the term logistics can encompass several different meanings, in essence it has to do with having the right thing, at the right place, at the right time. The art and science of sustaining military operations by moshe kress hardcover from kluwer academic publishers. The author identifies logistical capabilities as an arbiter of opportunity, which plays a critical role in determining which side will hold the strategic iniative in war. I dont know if this is the right sub to ask this question but are there any books about military logistics. Understanding the role and development of sustainment functions in the american expeditionary forces is critical to appreciating the army in world war i.
In ancient history the combination of local supply for food and forage and selfcontainment in hardware and services appears often as the logistic basis for operations by forces of moderate size. Having bettertrained commanders is a force multiplier. Military history is a humanities discipline within the scope of general historical recording of armed conflict in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, cultures and economies thereof, as well as the resulting changes to local and international relationships professional historians normally focus on military affairs that had a major impact on the societies involved as well. Military advisors in korea kmag in peace and war u. John norris is a freelance military historian who writes regular monthly columns for several specialist titles, ranging from vehicle profiles to reenactment events. As part of the wwi centennial commemoration, we are proud to bring you the fifth of seven informative episodes about wwi. In the conduct of war, warmaking activity behind the cutting edge of combat has always defied simple definition. This book explores the theoretical foundations and applications of military operational logistics oplog. Military logistics armed forces supply and transport from broughs military books. In other words, defense logistics, as well as the armed forces. Military logistics originated from the militarys need to make provisions of arms, ammunition, and ration as they moved forward from their bases.
Army disbands logistics corps after signing contract with. Stanley falk, in the introduction to the third edition of thorpes book, defines. With the expansion of military conscription and reserve systems in the decades leading up to the 20th century, the potential size of armies increased substantially, while the industrialization of firepower boltaction rifles with higher rate of fire, larger and more artillery, plus machine guns was starting to multiply the potential amount munitions they required. Of special importance is the logistic tier structure. Some users may encounter difficulties opening these files from the server. Brief history of logistics and transportation logistics was originally a military term before 1950s, no logistics.
Healthcare military logistics at disaster regions around the world. The art of war by sun tzu concise, to the point, and still applicable for the modern warfare. A brief history logistics is a relatively new word used to describe a very old practice. Transformation revolution in military logistics logistics is the lifeblood of any army. An essential feature of the overall presentation is the.
Having greater logistics capability than the enemy is a force multiplier. While military history is immensely popular with the general public, it has a low status within academia and is largely confined to specialist centres of study such as the sir michael howard centre for the history of war, military academies and staff colleges. Vancrevald did an amazing job opening up the field of logistics to military history. Military logistics originated from the military s need to make provisions of arms, ammunition, and ration as they moved forward from their bases. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. Not only railroads but steamboats, wagon trains, and even pack animals were vital for keeping the armies supplied and moving.
The critical role of military logistics in world war ii amphibious operations in the south pacific in wwii. Appears in 81 books from 19062007 page 103 strange as it may seem, the air force, except in the air, is the least mobile of all the services. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books youll actually want to read. This channel features military history ranging from classical times up to contemporary conflicts. Customers are asking for shorter lead times, lower prices, and more frequent, smaller. Logistics military concepts discussed military reading list. Blog history of military logisticshistory of military. Design, development, acquisition, storage, distribution, maintenance, evacuation, and disposition of materiel. The quartermaster department coordinated transportation support for the army until world war i. Logistics is the study of the way in which military forces assemble, move and sustain themselves in both peacetime and wartime. Literature of military logistics this logic map describes the key works of military logistics those that have the greatest meaning to its study. John norris shows how logistics, though less glamorous than details of the fighting itself, played a decisive role in the outcome of every campaign and battle of world war two. Osprey publishing specialist military history books.
The student of military affairs cannot fully appreciate military power if they choose to ignore the tyranny of logistics. Sourcing decisions for military logistics in peace support. In military science, maintaining ones supply lines while disrupting those of the enemy is a crucialsome would say the most crucialelement of military stratagy, since an armed force without resources and. Operations research grew out of wwii military logistics efforts. This book highlights recent advances in the development of effective modeling and solution approaches to enhance the performance of military logistics. It is of vital importance for any military operation and, without it, operations could not be carried out and sustained. These lists reflect the official recommended lists at the time of our research. The following naval institute press books appear in the air force chief of staffs reading list. The framework presents five logistics operational components in different parts of the book. Titles are selected to inform readers about the history of the air force, analyze ongoing conflicts and their relevancy to the future, inspire readers with success stories and provide lessons learned from conflicts. The critical role of military logistics in world war ii consider this.
Some of these operations are familiar to many a schoolchildthe long campaign of alexander the great from macedonia to the indus, the saga of xenophon. Military logistics guide books acm digital library. Operation urgent fury the invasion of grenada, october 1983 an edited extract of the forthcoming account of u. An important research field in need of researchers abstract purpose the purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to the defence logistics special issue and to provide an overview of the contribution to defence logistics research of each of the papers contained therein. Military disasters in this list can range from a strong army losing a major battle against a clearly inferior force, to an army being surprised and defeated by a clearly superior force, to a seemingly. Im particularly interested in how logistics were managed during ww1 and ww2. The science of war preparation, the word logistics. Logistics from wallenstein to patton 2nd edition drawing on a very wide range of unpublished and previously unexploited sources, martin van creveld examines the nuts and bolts of war.
Are there any books about the logistics of raising and maintaining an army in the ancient world. For military logistics in peace support operations, three areas on different levels, with in total twelve constructs of importance were developed. Military logistics and strategic performance strategy and history 97818981119. The list provides an understanding and analysis of sea power, naval history, naval aviation, and the role of the u. Drawing on a very wide rang of unpublished and previously unexploited sources, martin van creveld examines the nuts and bolts of war. Armys transportation corps, first published in 1994 for transportation personnel and reprinted in 2001 for the larger army community. Countless history books, tv documentaries and feature films made about world war ii, many accept a similar narrative of. Armies which have secured reliable resources of supply have a great advantage in determining the time and manner in which engagements take. History of the united states military logistics, 19351985. This work argues that logistics in warfare is crucial to achieving strategic success. Likewise, military logistics borrows from methods first introduced to the commercial world. Military logistics in military logistics, logistics officers manage how and when to move resources to the places they are needed. What books can you recommend on the growth and history of.
All those books would weigh 49,000 kilograms half the cargo mass of a boeing 747200f. In addition to railroads and steamboats, wagon trains and even pack animals were vital for keeping the armies supplied and moving. Books that are specifically on military logistics i have found somewhat hard to come by and im curious if anyone knows of any particularly good ones. Sep 14, 2015 the was the website for new books in military history series, described as discussions with military historians about their new books. A research approach black soldier, white army the 24th infantry regiment in korea. It is by no means an exclusive list and will be updated and categorized periodically as my research progresses. Blog history of military logisticshistory of military logistics. The author marshals some astounding facts and figures to convey the sheer scal. In military logistics, logistics officers manage how and when to move resources to the places they are needed. This book provides a breadth of education for military leaders regardless of their branch. Logistics in medieval warfare played a key role, although for a long time there was a view that there were no proper logistical system in the dark ages, this has been largely debunked. Popular naval history books showing 150 of 1,771 six frigates. The sourcing decisions showed to be one of four logistic key decisions.
To download as pdf click here 904 kb some users may encounter difficulties opening these files from the server. Supply chain security is the concept which encompasses the programs, systems, procedures, technologies and solutions applied to address threats to the supply chain and the consequent threats to economic, social and physical wellbeing of citizens and organised society. Military logistics is the discipline of planning and carrying out the movement, supply, and maintenance of military forces. Logistics war fighting disciplines military reading list. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. I dont think you can find any book that covers all these widely different fields. Kane, a system of campdiscipline, military honours, garrisonduty, and other regulations for the land forces, collected by a gentleman of the army. The military history bookshop is one of the best known military specialists in the uk. In its most comprehensive sense, it is those aspects or military operations that deal with. Without a doubt, the pedigree of logistics is of military nature, as shown by all. Once the file has been saved to your hard drive it should open without any problem.
Statistics lend lease, office of the chief of military history department of the army, 15 december 1952, pp. Army logistics in the cold war, 19451953 by james a. What are the best books on military logistics i have supplying war by martin van creveld and feeding mars by john a. Lynn but i am always looking to expand my personalprofessional library. This book falls under the category of popular, as opposed to academic history, and provides an example of why military history in general, and popular military history in particular, is viewed with distain in the discipline. Praise for civil war logistics earl hess has written a book that has long been needed.
The nato logistics handbook is published under the auspices of the logistics committee lc and aims to introduce logisticians at every level to some of nato s basic principles, policies, concepts and the organisations which they will. Maneuver leaders should begin their study by establishing a foundation of history related to the generation, transportation, sustainment, and redeployment. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. And this is made crystal clear in this book which explains in detail. Rand has long provided guidance and effective solutions to military supply and logistics decisionmakers, resulting in significant savings, improved. As an army logistician myself, i believe you need a solid base in history to establish perspective on your operations. How to approach the study of military logistics and apply it. Find logistics management textbooks at up to 90% off.
Military logistics was already practiced in the ancient world and as the modern military has a significant need for logistics solutions, advanced implementations have been developed. Are there any books about the logistics of raising and. Once the file has been saved to your hard drive it. 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. Exploring the use of microworld models to train army logistics management skills by dina g. A research approach center of military history united states army on. Military logistics books on armed forces supply and transport. A list of books from chief of naval operations reading list that includes history, fiction, inspirational and patriotic titles, biographies and the classics on military strategy and theory.
A squadron can reach its destination in a few hours, but its establishments, depots, fuel, spare parts, and workshops take many weeks, and even months, to develop. Military logistics has pioneered a number of techniques that have since become widely deployed in the commercial world. The army will disband its entire logistics corps and use for all logistical needs, duffel blog has learned. He has written fifteen books on various military historical subjects, most recently fix bayonets. In this list a military disaster is the unexpected and sound defeat of one side in a battle or war, sometimes changing the course of history. Logistics the transfer of personnel and materiel from one location to another, as well as the maintenance of that materielis essential for a military to be able to support an ongoing deployment or respond effectively to emergent threats.
Having greater communications and command and control over your forces than your enemy has over his is a force multiplier. The chief of staff of the army csa has stated the transformation objective is to field a force that is strategically responsive and dominant every point on the spectrum of operations. Nato defines logistics as the science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces. Logistics and the communist insurgency in greece, 19451949 by charles r. Start reading military logistics and strategic performance on your kindle in under a minute. This is a story for all students of military history. Operational logistics the art and science of sustaining military.
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