The Soldier's Load and the Mobility of a Nation

1st Edition THUS, 1st Printing (The Marine Corps Association, Quantico, VA - 1965) Contains new Preface by the author - VERY GOOD No marks. Light wear on cover. Binding is tight and square. Gently read. xii, 120 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. . . . . . . . . *The Soldier's Load and the Mobility of a Nation* is a seminal work that examines the critical issue of the weight soldiers carry into battle and its impact on their effectiveness and mobility. Originally written in 1949 and reprinted by the Marine Corps Association in 1965, this study offers valuable insights that remain relevant to modern military operations. MAIN ARGUMENTS: 1.) PERSISTENT PROBLEM: Despite technological advancements, the modern soldier's load remains as heavy as that of soldiers from ancient times, significantly impacting mobility in combat ----- LOGISTICAL CORE OF GENERALSHIP: Marshall argues that logistics, particularly the management of soldiers' loads, is central to effective military leadership and strategy ----- INDIVIDUAL FOCUS: The author stresses the importance of considering the logistical capability of the average American soldier as the foundation for the entire Army's logistical framework ----- PERFORMANCE UNDER STRESS: The book provides examples of how exhaustion affects soldiers' performance and how different commanders have addressed these challenges.

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Publisher: Marine Corps Association, Quantico, VA., 1965

Year: 1965

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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