Excerpt from A Journal of the Great War, Vol. 2
To: major-general James G. Harbord, Commanding General, Services of Supply, a.e.p.
IN compliance with your instructions I submit a Report of the Activities of the General Purchasing Agent and the Gen eral Purchasing Board of the American Expeditionary Forces, covering the period from the beginning of operations to the present time. Preceding the Report and as indicating the viewpoint from which it is proper to consider the Operations reported in their relation to the supply situation in Europe and in the United States during the war, the following oh servations are pertinent.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the critical role of supply procurement during World War I, specifically focusing on the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in Europe. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of supplying a massive military force in a foreign land, amidst the complexities of Allied cooperation and wartime exigencies. The author, a key figure in the AEF's supply operations, provides a firsthand account of the strategies employed to overcome shipping shortages and navigate the intricacies of international relations. The narrative sheds light on the innovative organizational structures and inter-Allied collaborations that were essential to ensuring the AEF's effectiveness on the battlefield. Exploring themes of resourcefulness, adaptability, and the delicate balance between military necessity and business considerations, this book reveals the often-overlooked logistical feats that underpinned Allied victory. It underscores the AEF's remarkable ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, solidifying its place as a pivotal force in shaping the course of history. 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 9781330797532_0
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