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Henry G. Sharpe

 
9781330791219: The Provisioning of the Modern Army in the Field (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Mastering the logistics of war: how armies feed themselves in the field and why it matters. This page-turning study explores the challenges of provisioning troops, from base setups to on‑the‑ground subsistence, and how careful planning helps armies endure hardship without losing the will to fight.

This edition presents a concise survey of the problems, methods, and historical lessons that shape modern military provisioning. It traces how supply plans, transport, local purchases, and variant rations come together to keep fighting units fed, mobile, and ready.


  • Foundational concepts of mobilization, supply bases, and lines of communication.

  • How ration design, cooking apparatus, and field kitchens affect daily nutrition.

  • Strategies for obtaining fresh and locally sourced provisions while on campaign.

  • Lessons drawn from historical campaigns to improve peacetime preparation and wartime execution.



Ideal for readers of military history and logistics, this edition distills complex planning into clear, actionable ideas for understanding how armies stay fed in war.

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