Suppling war

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Meteor2
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Suppling war

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I am just reading the book "Suppling War", written by Martin van Creveld.
Now I have a better understanding, how much effort was put into modeling the supply
situation in the game.
Probably a mostly underestimated aspect. Very well done here. [:)]
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I think it was heavily inspired by that book, including some events and choice of metrics (like trains/day or V.S.)
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Post by lancer »

Hi,

Yep, it was the primary source for the logistical side of the game.

Cheers,
Cameron
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If you liked 'Supplying War' you will probably appreciate 'Lifeblood of War: Logistics in Armed Conflict' by Julian Thompson (CO of 3 Royal Marine Commando in the Falklands).

It covers North Africa in WW2 and a number of post-WW2 conflicts (as well as classical Assyria!) and is worth a read.

https://www.amazon.com/Lifeblood-War-Julian-Thompson/dp/0080417760/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471048811&sr=8-1&keywords=Lifeblood+of+War

Phil
Author, Space Opera (FGU); RBB #1 (FASA); Road to Armageddon; Farm, Forge and Steam; Orbis Mundi; Displaced (PGD)
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RE: Suppling war

Post by lancer »

Hi aspgrz,

Good recommendation!

Thanks.

Cheers,
Cameron
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