Logistics War

Author: Lan Huangming
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The rear battle is a series of combat actions taken by both sides in the logistics field to secure victory in war. Its fundamental purpose is to weaken or disrupt the enemy's logistics support effectiveness while protecting the normal functioning of one's own logistics support effectiveness, providing material guarantees for winning the war. It has been proven that logistics support capabilities directly constitute the combat effectiveness of an army, influencing and determining the course and outcome of the war. As Western military strategists have said: "Modern war is a logistics war." This statement is not without basis. To help people understand the mysterious and fascinating aspects of logistics warfare and contemplate the development prospects of logistics warfare in the 21st century, we have, based on a large amount of historical materials from domestic and foreign sources, vividly described the exciting scenes of logistics warfare from the Second World War to the Gulf War in nearly nine decades, integrating historical, educational, and practical elements. It is easy to understand and is intended for readers.