Pacific Express The Critical Role of Military Logistics in World War II

Victory is won or lost in battle, but all military history shows that adequate logistics support is essential to the winning of the battle. In World War II, 16.1 million men and women served in the U.S. Armed Forces. For every ONE who served in combat, TEN served in a support role. This third volume in this acclaimed series is dedicated to the men and women -- military and civilian -- who served in logistical support roles for the front line combat personnel in WWII. The story of the vital logistics services supporting the U.S. Armed Forces operating in the Pacific is told -- proof positive that warfare is not all blazing combat.