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This is honestly what I fixate on about ww2. Logistics was such a key factor. And it is overlooked by most. It is amazing how we(the allies) supplied food, ammo, fuel, medical supplies and so much more to another continent. We (the allies) build a deep water port out of nowhere. Floating roads to off load. Pipelines for fuel. Being an ikea for jeeps, trucks, and what ever else was needed because we could fit more in the cargo space. That is what is so amazing.
This is not to take away from the front line forces one bit because that is another story all on its own. But never overlook supply in war.
Thank the Ringling Brothers Circus.
What do you mean by that?
It all boils down to "an army marches on its stomach", essentially. Without proper supply lines wars are over before they begin