Supplying the British Army in the Second World War

The noted military historian reveals the fascinating history of British Army logistics during WWII in this scholarly study.

Armies have always required large amounts of material, but by the Second World War the numbers of men involved had grown exponentially, their equipment had become mechanized, and their deployment was global. Elaborate planning and administration at every level had to ensure that items of all kinds were collected, transported and handed out in every theatre of the war. ...