Barely in Time: The Successful Struggle to Create the Transportation Command

Authors

Andrew E. Gibson
William M. Calhoun, U.S. Navy

Number

6

Abstract

With the passage of the National Security Act in 1947, a concentrated effort was begun to consolidate the functions of the U.S. military services wherever possible. One area that seemed appropriate for merger was the several units that were providing ocean transportation for the services.

Recommended Citation

Gibson, Andrew E. and Calhoun, William M. (1990) "Barely in Time: The Successful Struggle to Create the Transportation Command," Naval War College Review: Vol. 43: No. 4, Article 6.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol43/iss4/6