logistics and Stamina in War

摘要

A "Bean count" or the quantum of military assets of a country is generally taken as a comparison of the relative hard power possessed by adversaries. That, however, is a very superficial and a cursory measure of war fighting potential. Moreover, a "Bean count" is merely a figure of tangible assets before the start of the war. What will it be a week or a month into the war will depend on the logistics built up, reserves held, and support planned and its execution. Availability of roads and airfields, military logistics bases and infrastructure as also the national industrial ecosystem to supplement the war effort is equally crucial. Of course, intangibles like leadership, training, motivation, camaraderie, hope, resentment, courage will always remain unquantifiable.