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What does it mean?
Military success depends heavily on logistics and food supply.
In plain terms
Soldiers need food to move and fight effectively.
What can you take from it?
Logistics and food supply are critical to success.

Where it applies

  • military planning
  • event management
  • project management

Putting it to work

  • plan for resource needs
  • prioritize supply chains

Questions to consider

  • What fails first in a campaign?
  • Is supply more important than tactics?

Another view

Morale and training also matter significantly.

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