Excerpt from The Quartermaster Corps: Operations in the War Against Japan
To Dr. Thomas M. Pitkin, Chief of the Historical Branch of the Office of The Quartermaster General until the spring of 1952, the author owes a special debt for constant and sympathetic encouragement. He is deeply obligated, too, to Dr. Louis Morton, Chief of the Pacific Section in the Office of the Chief of Military History, who made many suggestions for the improvement of the manuscript in its final revision. Without Dr. Morton's trenchant criticism, vast knowledge of Pacific problems, and keen sense of literary refinement, this volume would have been far less substantial than it is. The writer is also greatly indebted for sound advice and constructive criticism to Lt. Col. Leo J. Meyer, Deputy Chief Historian in the Office of the Chief of Military History during the writing of this manuscript, and to his successor, Dr. Stetson Conn. Some thirty officers, most of whom had participated in the activities of the Quartermaster Corps in the Pacific, read all or part of the manuscript. Of these officers, Col. James C. Longino, Assistant Quartermaster of the Sixth Army in the war against Japan, and Brig. Gen. Herbert A. Hall, formerly chief of the Management Division in the Office of The Quarter master General and now commanding general of the Utah General Depot, made particularly valuable recommendations.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the logistical challenges and triumphs of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps during the Pacific War of World War II. The narrative focuses on the complex operations involved in supplying American troops fighting the Japanese, particularly in the Southwest Pacific Area. The book explores the Quartermaster Corps' mission, organizational structure, and the establishment of supply bases across the Pacific. It delves into the intricacies of local procurement, the challenges of transporting supplies from the United States, and the difficulties of storage and distribution in a geographically diverse and war-torn region. Readers will gain insights into the critical role of the Quartermaster Corps in supporting combat operations, including the development of specialized supplies and equipment for jungle warfare, the provision of rations, and the implementation of morale-boosting services. The book concludes by highlighting the logistical complexities of victory and the enduring lessons learned from the Quartermaster Corps' experiences in the Pacific War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780243575336_0
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