- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Geoff Ellis
The first thing to come along faster than a horse in 10,000 years of warfare was a jeep. Historian Saul David tells fascinating stories of how generals stole a march on the enemy in his second instalment about military logistics. But the great thing is that the real detail comes from other experts, including a farrier. So we learn how Napoleon struggled in 1812 because his horses had the wrong horseshoes. Or how the Duke of Marlborough won the Battle of Blenheim in 1704, thanks to a lightweight cart.
It’s superb stuff, taking in the jerrycan and D-Day’s Mulberry harbour, through the difficulties of the Falklands right up to the present day.
About this programme
2/3. Military historian Saul David explains the importance of efficiently moving an army during wartime, as he continues his exploration of the often-overlooked logistical issues that can make a major difference to the outcomes of conflicts. He also examines how generals have approached the problem in the past.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Presenter
- Saul David
Crew
- Executive Producer
- Eamon Hardy
- Series Producer
- Cameron Balbirnie
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