The after-action report of the vast logistics undertaking by the ASF headquarters both in the zone of interior and in distant theaters during World War II, considered to be a logistician's war. The work covers what was done, how it was done, the problems and their solutions, and the successes and failures, ending with key lessons for future application. The report provides insights into methods and practices to achieve logistics readiness, and serves as an invaluable reference source for those researching the logistical dimension stretching from the factory floor to the foxhole.

Originally published: Washington, D.C. : U.S. G.P.O., 1947.

Preparation prior to Pearl Harbor -- State of readiness, December, 1941 -- The Army Service Forces -- Influence of logistics on strategy -- Supply -- Services -- Logistics in theaters of operations -- Management -- Army Service Forces relationships -- The transition to peace -- Logistic lessons of World War II -- Appendix I: List of important management improvements achieved in ASF to 11 June 1946 -- Appendix II: Key personnel.