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‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics creates national power

Logistics in War

This article follows-up last week’s post on logistics in deterrence. . This article examines military power from the position of a theorist who saw geography and logistics as central to his vision of national power. This article was originally published at LIW in early 2018. By David Beaumont. 2] Louth, J., 3] Boulding, K.,

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Is logistics the ultimate conventional deterrent?

Logistics in War

The closure of American and partner overseas military bases in the wake of the Cold War, the subsequent expansion of expeditionary forces and long-distance strike capabilities in many militaries, and startling tactical successes by these forces since the 1991 Gulf War reflect this trend. 5] Cited in Webb, K., ‘The

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‘The furthest, the weakest’ – how logistics and distance influence national power

Logistics in War

This article is part two of a series of posts examining logistics and strategic competition. This article examines military power from the position of a theorist who saw geography and logistics as central to his vision of national power. By David Beaumont. Strategists and logisticians alike need to be innovative at this time.