A great work for the serious and specialist reader but should also appeal to the military history buff. Supplying war logistics from wallenstein to patton 40th. He has written seventeen books, which have been translated into fourteen languages. Drawing on a very wide range of unpublished and previously unexploited sources, martin van creveld examines the nuts and bolts of war. The wheel that broke, supplying war, cambridge university press, pp. World war i and the revolution in logistics, great war, total war combat and mobilization on the western front, 19141918, cambridge university press, pp. Martin van creveld, professor of history at hebrew university, jerusalem, is one of the bestknown experts on military history and strategy. Van creveld and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Professor van creveld has written 20 books, about almost every significant aspect of war. He considers the formidable problems of movement and supply, transportation and administration, often mentioned but rarely explored by the vast majority of books on military history. It planned the invasion of normandy down to the last screw, it consisted of a huge number of forces from multiple countries, it involved multiple services from the countries involved, and these all talked through a complicated. A classic text on logistics, how has it passed the test of time.
Many people view martin van crevelds views on the nature of warfare. I wish that the work were revised in light of vietnam, the arabisraeli war, the falklands war, and most of all, the iraqi war. Martin van creveld, author of such notable works as the transformation of war and supplying war. Whether war is a necessary factor in the evolution of mankind may be disputed, but a fact which cannot be. A critical history of the israeli defense force 2002, air power and manoeuvre warfare 2002 and transformation of war 1991. For surely van creveld must also recognize the great revolutionary moment represented by the 2006 lebanon war, in which for the first time since no later than westphalia, the state lebanon was. Martin van creveld at the 12th asian security conference at idsa, new delhi part 2 duration. Logistics from wallenstein to patton is now included on the list as well. Supplying war martin van creveld haftad 9780521546577. Van creveld was born in the netherlands in the city of rotterdam, and has lived in israel since shortly after his birth.
Logistics from wallenstein to patton, command in war, and the transformation. Whether war is a necessary factor in the evolution of mankind may be disputed, but a fact. Or, if he wasnt wrong then, hes wrong now because the world has changed, and so has war. Martin van creveld, formerly of the hebrew university, jerusalem, is one of the worlds leading writers on military history and strategy, with a special interest in the future of war.
Van crevelds purpose is to address some of the most fundamental problems presented by war in all ages. Van creveld, an excellent historian, covers all of these notions carefully with copious notes. Mar 15, 2004 martin van creveld is a professor in the department of history at the hebrew university, jersualem. Martin levi van creveld born 5 march 1946 is an israeli military historian and theorist. As so often happens, i skimmed this book and put it aside last fall when it was assigned reading. The transformation of war martin van creveld clausewitz was wrong. Review of transformation of war by martin van creveld.
In the beginning, god created the heaven and the earth. Van creveld says the allied expeditionary force in 1944 was the most administratively complicated force in history. Jan 11, 2018 on technology and war 3 posted on january 11, 2018 by martin van creveld two weeks ago i tried to answer the question, how to use militarytechnological superiority when one has attained it. Logistics from wallenstein to patton by martin van creveld 1979, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Van creveld has been married twice and has three children.
He is fluent in hebrew, english, german, and dutch, and has taught numerous courses throughout his distinguished career including clausewitz on war, women and. Writing in 1985, van creveld organizes command in war into several sections, which span recorded military history. Logistics from wallenstein to patton, martin van creveld examines war from a much deeper logistical perspective, offering a fascinating new view on the lessons to be learned from these campaigns. His previous books include the rise and decline of the state cambridge, 1999, the sword and the olive. To get started, crack open your copy of supplying war or buy one via the link in the nav bar, open up to the introduction, and click on the link to the introduction section. Dec 19, 2010 for surely van creveld must also recognize the great revolutionary moment represented by the 2006 lebanon war, in which for the first time since no later than westphalia, the state lebanon was. Logistics from wallenstein to patton by professor martin van creveld. Were the railways vital to prussias victory over france in 1870.
Supplying war is as interesting and easy to read as a book on such an inherently dull topic can be. Drawing on a very wide rang of unpublished and previously unexploited sources, martin van creveld examines the nuts and bolts of war. Fullers view on its frequency, delivered in the first sentence of fullers preface to a military history of the western world, vol. Logistics from wallenstein to patton by martin van. A reassessment, martin van creveld argued that contrary to the common view, and despite clumsy, heavyhanded, and slow ground operations, the second lebanon war was a great victory for israel. Logistics from wallenstein to patton by martin van creveld. Martin van creveld born 1946 is an israeli military historian and theorist. A critical history of the israeli defense force 2002, air power and manoeuvre warfare 2002, and transformation of war 1991. How life and consciousness are the keys in understanding the true nature of the universe, kindle ed. Logistics from wallenstein to patton, martin van creveld listed four prerequisites that serve as the guideline for the success of the operation.
Martin van creveld why did napoleon succeed in 1805 by fail in 1812. What i havent noticed in those journals and articles is reference to command in war. The tragedy of martin van creveld the american conservative. My purpose in writing this guide was to make it easier for other marines to read and understand this book, especially the many marines who dont do a lot of heavy reading. Martin van crewelds exploration of the nature of war, as described in mr. More recently, in an article published in infinity journal in june 2011, titled the second lebanon war. Mar 17, 2015 what i havent noticed in those journals and articles is reference to command in war. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a reading guide for the book supplying war by martin van creveld.
By concentrating on logistics rather than on the more traditional tactics and strategy, van creveld is also able to offer an original reinterpretation of military history. Logistics from wallenstein to patton 2 by creveld, martin van isbn. Many people view martin van creveld s views on the nature of warfare in the twentieth century to be radical and. Logistics from wallenstein to patton 1977, 2nd edition 2004, the transformation of war 1991, the sword and the. Hansons wellwritten commentary, reminded me of military historian j.
Logistics from wallenstein to patton is a highly readable examination of the evolution of the big l, military logistics, as associated with european wars over the last few hundred years up through wwii. He has written 17 books so far and is a professor at the hebrew university, jerusalem, where he has been teaching since 1971. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Supplying war logistics wallenstein patton 2nd edition european. Van creveld is the author of thirtythree books on military history, strategy, and other topics, of which command in war 1985, supplying war. Given the broad impact the book has had serious students of military history will want to read it if only to understand van crevelds perspective and arguments.
May 14, 2007 van crevelds purpose is to address some of the most fundamental problems presented by war in all ages. Perjes like van creveld came to the conclusion that a theatre of war theoretically had sufficient stocks to support an army of 90,000 men and camp followers, the main problem being the collection of those stocks into the armys area of operations and its processing by milling and baking into finished food products such as bread and sausages. Van creveld presents analyses of various historical situations and the ramifications of supply on their outcomes. Traditional books on military history provide only a superficial study of the role logistics played in historys most noted campaigns. Command in war worth another look article the united. Supplying war drawing on a very wide range of unpublished and previously unexploited sources, martin van creveld examines the nuts and bolts of war. Institute for defence studies and analyses recommended for you. On technology and war 3 posted on january 11, 2018 by martin van creveld two weeks ago i tried to answer the question, how to use. Supplying war by martin van creveld, 9780521546577, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His previous books include the rise and decline of the state. Logistics from wallenstein to patton has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Supplying war logistics from wallenstein to patton. Logistics from wallenstein to patton notes that ninetenths of the business of war involves logistics of supply, and that supply is an oftenneglected issue on discussions of war strategy or tactics.
When you talk about military history and strategy, you cant help but cite dr. Martin van creveld is a professor in the department of history at the hebrew university, jersualem. And the spirit of god moved upon the face of the waters. Given the broad impact the book has had serious students of military history will want to read it if only to understand van creveld s perspective and arguments.
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