Political Science 2246E Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Bernard Montgomery, Military Logistics, Antoine-Henri Jomini
15 Apr 2016
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Even older literature tells us about the importance of logistics. Conquered as much as he did because he was logistical. Play based on what is dealt to you. Want the smartest, most mathematical/science based people as logistics generals. Jomini: the practical art of moving armies and keeping them supplied . Served under one of napoleon"s key commanders. Encompasses all measures taken by a state to raise, arm, equip, feed, move, maintain, and otherwise care for their armies in the eld . Also might include the mobilization of industry and manpower, research and development, procurement, construction of facilities, maintenance, personnel management, and a host of allied tasks . Everything involved with putting an army on the eld. Before wwii most writers followed the british usage of logistics. A synonym used in military circles is combat service support. During the last war 80% of our problems were logistical in nature - field marshall montgomery.
