Logistics in the National Defense

by Henry E. Eccles, The George Washington Logistics Research Project

The author develops the concept that logistics constitute a bridge between the national economy and the combat forces. He explains the role of the civilian as well as of the professional, and discusses the differences in their modes of thought and methods of operation.

366 pages, Hardcover

First published June 8, 1981

About the author

Full name: Henry Effingham Eccles

Reviews

[dcmetrolover · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The objective of all logistics efforts must be the attainment of sustained combat effectiveness in operating forces” (316). A seminal text on logistics as it relates to strategy, operations and tactics. Discusses a wide range of issues including civilian control/command relations, planning logistics, and logistics as the bridge. Still relevant in 2026 despite being published in 1959. I would be interested to see follow-on literature that relates logistics to the 2+1 strategy.