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Tango01 | 14 Oct 2022 5:41 p.m. PST |
… America 1775-1783 " This is a book that any student of the American Revolution War should read. It is not a fun, entertaining read, but a read that will reward you with a deeper understanding of how the army operated and did not operate because if its logistical problem. What the book makes clear is how much influence logistics had on British operations and plans. Much of the movements or lack of movement of British forces in the war are often attributed to poor generalship. A deeper look into logistics can generally account for a lot of what and why and how it happened.
The scope of the British logistics effort was amazing. I believe it was one of if not the largest overseas operations until either the Crimean or the world war. The majority of military supplies, food stuff, fodder, and equipment issued to the armies was supplied from across the Atlantic Ocean. This explains the lack of deep maneuver away from the ocean and the rivers by the British. Locally they harvested firewood, though rarely with out escort and loss…" Full Review here
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42flanker | 14 Oct 2022 9:03 p.m. PST |
'Logistics and the Failure of the British Army in America, 1775-1783' By Arthur Bowler Princeton 1975 link I The Logistical Organization II America as a Source of Supply III Britain as a Source of Supply -The Problem of Food IV Britain as a Source of Supply - Camp Equipment, Clothing, Arms, Ammunition, Money V "How Men on Moderate and Fixed Salaries Could Better Their Fortunes" VI The Northern War CONCLUSION |
Steve 9r | 17 Oct 2022 9:36 a.m. PST |
It's been quite a while since I read this book but if I remember correctly it was actually a great read and very insightful as to how supplies/logistics issues ended up shaping the planning and conducting of British campaigns. Not something that is covered or discussed very much. Also couldn't help but laugh at all the corruption, even from the officer's owning stock in the civilian wagon/transportation companies. When contracts were awarded guess what companies got the contracts? Anyway, a different read but definitely a good read. |
Tango01 | 17 Oct 2022 3:55 p.m. PST |
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redcoat | 17 May 2023 9:21 a.m. PST |
Yup, I came away from that book struck by how anxious Clinton must have been during his command, given his near-total reliance on foodstuffs shipped from Britain. He must have lain awake many a night, worrying about the very real prospect of utter catastrophe for the very significant British forces concentrated in and around NYC, should these shipments fail. I seem to remember that some of his perceived inactivity from 1778 onwards could be attributed to inadequate supplies stockpiled in his warehouses. |
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