United States Army logistics, 1775-1992
Subtitle: an anthology
By: selected and edited by Charles R. Shrader.
Contributors: Shrader, Charles R.
Series: CMH pub ;; 68-(1-3)
Publisher: Center of Military History, United States Army
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Washington D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 838
Subjects: United States. Army -- Supplies and stores -- Management -- History -- Sources.; United States. Army -- Transportation -- Management -- History -- Sources.; Logistics -- History -- Sources.
Description: This work is an annotated documentary history that covers the breadth and depth of Army logistics from the frozen hills of Valley Forge during the American Revolution to the burning deserts of Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf crisis. How military personnel have dealt with logistical problems and what successive generations learned from these experiences provide valuable insights for logisticians and commanders today.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.