jhaberfellner Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Hi, This might be a little off topic so let me start off by saying "mea culpa". I recently finished a couple of books I found interesting. They were "The Biltzkrieg Era and The German General Staff" by Larry H. Addington and "Supplying War" by Martin van Creveld. I was just wondering what people thought of these books and if anyone could recommend any additional reading on the topic of logisitics. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWB Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Van Creveld's work is one of the most generally useful military history books I have ever seen. I dont know much in the modern world, but as for the classical world I highly suggest: Engles--Logistics of the Macedonian Army Roth--The Logistics of the Roman Army at War Both fine, well regarded works. WWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dook Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Van Creveld's book has won a lot of plaudits, but has some fundamental problems. For an excellent critique, see John Lynn, ed., _Feeding Mars: Logistics in Western Warfar from the Middle Ages to the Present_ (Westview, 1993). Also good but a little dry and old is James A. Huston, _The Sinews of War: Army Logistics, 1775-1953_ (Office of the Chief of Military History, 1966). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 BRUTE FORCE by John Ellis tackles WW II from a logistical perspective and makes the argument that the war was won by economics and numbers rather than tactical acumen alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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