"Wars have been won or lost primarily because of logistics." Dwight D. Eisenhower was a pretty smart guy

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That is definitely a true statement.

He's not wrong after all. Logistics play a vital part. And people need to know this.

Exactly! In short, without it, operations could not be carried out and sustained. He's just telling the truth.

It is seen as the bridge between deployed forces and the industrial base. This then produces the material and weapons deployed forces need to accomplish their mission.

This is to remind all of us how important its role is. Imagine getting to war without any weapons or materials.

It is of vital importance for any military operation. That is a fact. And the guy's not wrong.

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