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AUSA Books – Foreign Military Studies
War of Supply: World War II Allied Logistics in the Mediterranean
The era of modern warfare introduced in the Second World War presented the Allied Powers with one of the more complicated logistical challenges of the century: how to develop an extensive support network that could supply and maintain a vast military force comprised of multiple services and many different nations, thousands of miles away from their home ports. The need to keep tanks rolling, airplanes flying, and food and aid in continuous supply was paramount to defeating the Nazi regime.
In his extensively researched book, War of Supply, David Dworak takes readers behind the scenes and breaks down the nuances of strategic operations for each of the great Mediterranean military campaigns between 1942 and the conclusion of World War II on May 8, 1945. Through his words, readers are able to take a glimpse behind the curtain and see how the vast administrative bureaucracy developed by the Allies waged a literal "war of material" that gave them a distinct, strategic advantage over the Axis Powers. From North Africa to Southern France, their continued efforts and innovation developed the framework that helped create and maintain the theater of war and, ultimately, paved the path to victory.
In his extensively researched book, War of Supply, David Dworak takes readers behind the scenes and breaks down the nuances of strategic operations for each of the great Mediterranean military campaigns between 1942 and the conclusion of World War II on May 8, 1945. Through his words, readers are able to take a glimpse behind the curtain and see how the vast administrative bureaucracy developed by the Allies waged a literal "war of material" that gave them a distinct, strategic advantage over the Axis Powers. From North Africa to Southern France, their continued efforts and innovation developed the framework that helped create and maintain the theater of war and, ultimately, paved the path to victory.
272 pages, Hardcover
Published May 17, 2022
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January 27, 2024
Like good logistics, this book was reliable, a little formulaic, and certainly repetitive. I really enjoyed the stories about how the U.S. Army leaned to supply its Mediterranean forces through trial and error. But too much of the book felt like a standard campaign history. In particular, I felt like we deserved more on the personalities of some of the senior logistics officers.
The book is at its strongest when it traces the chain of events behind specific logistical bottlenecks, I just wish there was more of that. It’s a good read if you want to dig deep, but maybe not for the person of casual interest.
The book is at its strongest when it traces the chain of events behind specific logistical bottlenecks, I just wish there was more of that. It’s a good read if you want to dig deep, but maybe not for the person of casual interest.
January 29, 2025
3.6
I'd recommend the first two chapters; the remaining are repetitive and don't bring any new insights. I was reading for the logistics content, but this is likely better left to the WWII buffs.
I'd recommend the first two chapters; the remaining are repetitive and don't bring any new insights. I was reading for the logistics content, but this is likely better left to the WWII buffs.
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