Introduction
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
FreightWaves salutes all the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, and honors all those who have died in the service of our nation.
History/background
The history of military logistics in the modern world does not go back very far. Until the 17th century, most armies lived off the land, taking what they wanted and laying waste to the rest, a cruel...