Doctoral thesis: Australian army logistics 1943-45

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Maybe his work would have resulted in a more comprehensive and accurate paper if he had broken down the thesis into describing the logistics of the various army branches: Signals, Engineering , Medical, Artillery and so on.

I know that during WW2 in Australia, much research was done in an attempt to counter the tropical climate in the SWPA in regard to equipment denigration. Such as, canvas items rotting and moisture intrusion in communications equipment . Malaria control was another big one. These problems were all a part of the logistics issue I would think.

Mike, you need to read the other works of this prolific Author! (!!!) These major factors are neatly summarised in jut one paragraph.

https://scholar.google.com.au/citati...jswAAAAJ&hl=en

[Mike Cecil]

I agree, Mike, that such topics as the development of tropic proofing of all manner of equipment is relevant but barely touched upon. Same with the development of equipment such as the light laundry, mobile field shower systems, light (jeep) ambulances and dump trucks, the 25-pdr Short, and prefabricated steel framed huts - all developed in response to the atrocious tropical climate and difficult operational conditions.

I'm also encountering a number of inaccuracies such as Matilda tanks being 'medium' tanks, misspelled ship names, the use of 'Dakota' when referring to USAAF-operated C-47 Skytrain aircraft, and the like.

So far, it hasn't improved since my last post.

Mike