Logistical Support for the Troops of the Trans-Baikal, 1 st and 2 nd Far Eastern Fronts in the Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation (August 9 – September 2, 1945)

Vorsin V.F., Rzaev E.E., Ivanov A.N.

Abstract

The article reveals the issues of logistical support for the troops of the Trans-Baikal, 1 st and 2 nd Far Eastern Fronts in the Manchurian strategic offensive operation, which took place in difficult physical and geographical conditions of the theater of military operations. Huge distances and an underdeveloped network of communications excessively complicated the work of formations, military units and logistics institutions. One of the most difficult tasks of the home front was to ensure the accumulation of material reserves.

Keywords

Manchurian strategic offensive operation, rear of the Trans-Baikal Front, rear of the 1 st and 2 nd Far Eastern Fronts; material, transport and medical support, stocks of materiel.

DOI: 10.31249/j.2949-2408.2025.02.11

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