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Historical perspective.(Brief article)
The battle is fought and decided by the quartermasters before the shooting begins.
--Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
No matter their nationality or specific service, military logisticians throughout history have understood the absolute truth represented in the above quote. Whether they were charged with supplying food for soldiers, fodder for horses or the sinews of modern war--petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL), they have understood that victory is impossible without them--even if, sometimes, it seemed their vital contributions were forgotten or ignored. None of the great military captains of history were ignorant of logistics. From Frederick the Great to Napoleon to Patton, they all understood the link between their operations and logistics. The great captains also have all understood that history had much to teach them about the nature of the military ...
- The Genius of Edison places his inventions in the spotlight. (Learning Co...
- Magazine article from: Computer Shopper Elko, Lance March 1, 1997 700+ words
...investigation. The first, Tom's Technology, offers a brief article about how and why Edison developed the invention, along...life and career; a database of 253 terms, each linked to a brief article; and a cleverly designed quiz that tests users on program...
- Editorial.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
- Magazine article from: Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences July 1, 2000 700+ words
...Sciences is pleased to highlight the museum in this issue with a brief article describing the facility and a lengthy article describing the...is built. In addition this issue contains another natural history article not associated with the museum, but certainly with...
- JET STREAM.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: WWD West, Kevin June 13, 2000 700+ words
...and fun). Just after the movie's premiere, Le Figaro devoted an entire page to the theme of the jet set, including a brief article by de Brantes entitled, "I was inspired by myself." What's surely even more satisfying for de Brantes, a slick-haired...
- Splash out on water. (letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
- Magazine article from: Geographical Downes, Charlotte June 1, 2002 700+ words
I was much taken by your sadly brief article entitled Drinking water on tap, online (Environment News, February 2002). It reports on the internet campaign through which...
- ROMANIA RATIFIES, SLOVAKIA DEFERS.(Brief article)
- Newspaper article from: European Report February 5, 2008 700+ words
...December and Slovenia and Malta on 29 January, to adopt the EU text. France should follow in the coming days (see other In brief' article). As for Slovakia, the parliamentary vote has, in principle, been postponed to 7 February. Opposition MPs, in protest...
- Handbook of Mesoamerican Mythology.(Review)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Booklist Quinn, Mary Ellen March 1, 2001 700+ words
...essays conclude with see also references to related entries and brief article-specific bibliographies. Although analytical and exploratory...personages. An extensive introduction lays out the cultural history of Mesoamerica from earliest to recent times, key scholarly...
- GROWING U.S. TOURISM.(Brief Article)
- Newspaper article from: Caribbean Update April 1, 2000 700+ words
The February 2000 issue of Travel & Leisure magazine contains a brief article on the still modest, but growing flow of U.S. tourists, who enter Cuba from Mexico, or the Bahamas. The article contains tips on where to stay, and where to enjoy a good meal.
- A new program takes flight. (Managing Editors Desk).(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Journal of Environmental Health Fabian, Nelson April 1, 2002 700+ words
...Environmental Health Professionals, which covers those who work in environmental health at the local level. You will find a brief article describing some highlights of the survey in this issue. What an absolutely fascinating report! We have looked at how environmental...
- New Standard Encyclopedia, 20 vols.(Children's Review)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Booklist September 15, 1995 700+ words
HISTORY: New Standard is now in its eighty-fifth year; Douglas W. Downey...congressional elections and the Whitewater investigation. The separate, brief article on Hillary Rodham Clinton mentions her work on health-care reform...
- Boost morale, productivity with cost efficient options.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Business First-Columbus WILLMER, DAVID July 13, 2001 700+ words
...Provide dinner for two at a local restaurant. * Designate an employee-of-the-month parking spot. * Print a photo and brief article about the stellar performer in the company newsletter. * Host a team lunch. * Hand out special gear with the company logo...
