ABSTRACT
In the historiography of the war, the logistics of the campaign were, and still are, rarely the subject of a thorough analysis, especially in the English language. In terms of logistics, as defined by Van Creveld as “the practical art of moving armies and keeping them supplied,” the campaign rested on a false premise, and the consequences lasted. This chapter deals with the assessments of the situation, and the efforts to redress the most damaging flaws of the logistical effort. The role played by quadrupeds – mostly mules – in the campaign’s logistics was as much important as the one played by motor transportation. The efforts that were done to augment the capacity of the ports of Durazzo and Valona were noticeable, but much more has to be done because of the strategic importance of both facilities in the case of war.
