Much of the published work on the RAF’s involvement in the campaign in Europe after D-Day tends to focus on the air war itself; here the author also explains how these aircraft and aircrew were supported on the ground. číst celé
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- 2023
- 2020
Royal Air Force Logistics During the Second World War
Transformation, Sustainment and Flexibility
- 412 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Focusing on the logistics of the Royal Air Force during World War II, this study highlights the extensive support infrastructure necessary for operating over 55,500 aircraft with a workforce exceeding one million. It delves into the establishment of logistics during the inter-war years and examines supply chain management from 1939 to 1945, offering a groundbreaking assessment of logistical effectiveness. Utilizing an innovative interdisciplinary approach with a management science model, it fills a significant gap in historical research on military logistics.