To provide case studies in how logistical considerations affect operation
The Staff Ride gave me a better sense of the logistical pros and cons for the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Once on the site, looking at the modern day terrain features of semi dense forest area, enable me to glimpse into the past and imagine the almost impossible task of the Quartermaster delivering supplies to Jackson and his men. Hindered logistics movement effected the supplies and resulted in the supplies arriving to Jackson late. This affected operation due to Jackson and his men did not leave for Horseshoe bend until 5:00 on the 24 March. Weapons made a big impact on the operation for both sides. Jackson had cannons, muskets and and rifles while the Creek had old and archaic weapons such as the muskets, tomahawks and …show more content…
The differences in the weaponry ensured Jackson a victory over the Creek. There was no transport for Jackson men to get to Horseshoe Bend; the Soldiers had to walk approximately 52 miles. The force march resulted in tired Soldiers; however, the excitement of battle and adrenaline kept Jackson men focus and assured of the victory. I do not think the medical practice was affected by logistics for Jackson and his men. Through my reading, I deduced that medical supplies all though primitive by today’s standard were available. However, I do wonder if Jackson had receive more injured men if the medical support would have been affected. The personnel had the biggest effect on the operation. The order by Governor Blount for more men worked in Jacksons favor. Jackson received approximately 4,500 men from Tennessee, 6 hinder men from the 39th U.S. Infantry; he had almost five thousand men. However, for the battle Jackson had approximately 3,000 men, which included 500 Cherokees and 100 friendly Creek Indians. The