- Title:
- Supplying the material battle: combined logistics in the Canadian corps, 1915-1918
- Creator:
- Ryan, Michael Patrick
- Date Created:
- 2005
- Degree Awarded:
- Master of Arts
- Subjects:
- World War, 1914-1918 Canada
- Geographical Focus:
- Europe
- Supporting Materials:
- n/a
- Description:
- As it fought on the Western Front, the Canadian Corps learned to maximize the potential of its support services by means of the combined logistics system. Because of the system’s flexible nature, the Corps was able to offset the friction of war. If one mode of transport was interdicted, over-extended, or broken down, another could replace it. Efficient logistics in the battle area, including the construction of roads and tramways, contributed greatly to the Corps’ striking power. Through combined logistics, the Corps was able to provide its fighting arms with the ammunition, rations, and equipment they required to undertake successful offensive operations. Logistics were crucial for the success of the Canadian Corps by the end of the First World War, being represented and required at every level.
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- Ryan, Michael Patrick. 2005. "Supplying the material battle: combined logistics in the Canadian corps, 1915-1918", Department of History, Carleton University
- Link to this page:
- https://cuhistory.github.io/grads/items/hist_149.html
Rights
- Rights:
- Copyright the author, all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.