Supplying War: Logistics from Wallenstein to Patton | Martin van Creveld

Supplying War: Logistics from Wallenstein to Patton

A brilliant military history book exploring the hidden engine of warfare. Supply, movement, and planning that shaped campaigns from Wallenstein to Patton.

Some items on Kate's Treasures15 are chosen because they are beautiful or useful. Some are here because they meant something to my dad. He was an actor, a scriptwriter, and a serious collector of films and books that had something to say. This is one of those pieces.

This is military history for people who want to understand the real "how it worked" side of warfare. Not just the battles and big names, but the practical reality behind them. The supplies, the transport, the planning, and the decisions that quietly determine what succeeds and what collapses. Martin van Creveld explores logistics across centuries of military campaigns, showing how supply lines and planning shaped the outcomes that history remembers.

If you enjoy military history with proper depth, thoughtful analysis, and a fresh angle on how wars are actually won and lost, this is a brilliant one to have on the shelf. It is well researched, engaging, and the sort of book you end up dipping back into.

📖 About This Edition

Hardback with Dust Jacket | English Language | Military History

• Author: Martin van Creveld
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Themes: Military logistics, supply lines, military campaigns, warfare planning

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