The concept of logistics derived from Clausewitz: All that is required so that the fighting force can be taken as a given |
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Authors: | Prof Dr Domício Proença Júnior E E Duarte |
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Institution: | 1. Group for Strategic Studies, PEP-Coppe/UFRJ, The University of Brazil domicio@centroin.com.br;3. Group for Strategic Studies, PEP-Coppe/UFRJ, The University of Brazil |
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Abstract: | This article assesses the existing literature on logistics in war, concluding that there is no satisfactory conceptual definition of logistics. It proposes a concept of logistics derived from Clausewitz's theory of war to fill that void. This is presented as a derivation because Clausewitz's distinction between (1) the use of the fighting forces (tactics and strategy) and (2) all other activities in war that were required so that forces could be taken as a given. The latter, left unnamed by Clausewitz, corresponds to a concept of logistics that proves to be an analytical peer to Clausewitz's categories of politics, tactics and strategy. |
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Keywords: | Clausewitz logistics theory of war strategic studies force creation |
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