Chapter
The Importance of Logistics in War
49:56 - 56:22 (06:26)
The non-sexy stuff, such as logistics and resupplying, begins to turn the tide against the Axis in the Pacific and European war. The grinding war of attrition shows that the side with the most resources and better ability to transport them will ultimately win.
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As the Allied and Axis forces battle for control of Guadalcanal, Marine Corps General Robert Barrow's quote "amateurs think about tactics, but professionals think about logistics" resonates.
49:56 - 56:22 (06:26)
Logistics
Summary
As the Allied and Axis forces battle for control of Guadalcanal, Marine Corps General Robert Barrow's quote "amateurs think about tactics, but professionals think about logistics" resonates. Gradually building up their strength and bringing in new units from the Mediterranean and other areas is what begins to turn the tide against the Axis in the Pacific war.