There is an old saying: "Before the soldiers and horses move, the grain and grass go first." This sentence fully illustrates the importance of logistical supply in military warfare. In the case of low productivity in ancient times, even if "the soldiers and horses are not moved, the grain and grass go first", the soldiers will still face the dilemma of hunger.
In order to solve this problem, Genghis Khan created a unique way of supply, which was later called the "Genghis Khan Supply Method". So, what exactly is the "Genghis Khan Supply Law"?
Non-mainstream" way of eating meat.
In the 13th century, the Mongol cavalry was one of the most feared soldiers in the world, and Genghis Khan's army was so overwhelming that it brought the entire Eurasian continent under its iron heels. However, this cavalry originated in the Mongolian steppe, where there was not enough land to cultivate. Although Mongolia has a strong animal power, livestock alone is not enough.
Genghis Khan wanted to fight in all directions, how did he ensure the supply of the army?He adopted the methods of "marching by animal power" and "feeding war with war". The Mongols are nomadic people, they live on water and grass, and their children can ride horses from birth, so they give full play to nomadic Xi when marching and fighting. Each Mongol soldier was assigned three horses when he went out to fight, ensuring the speed of the march. And when they are hungry, they directly kill cattle and sheep, or drink milk, making full use of the resources around them.
Jerky, dry food and "war for war".
The Mongolian steppe has always been a production place for war horses, and every time a large army goes out, the Mongols carry a large amount of dried meat and a small amount of dry food. These jerky will be in direct contact with the horse's ** and people's **, and sweat will penetrate into it, which is equivalent to adding seasoning to the food. Although this way of eating seemed "non-mainstream" at the time, it was a precious food in the salt-deficient regions of Mongolia.
In addition to the "animal march", the Mongol soldiers also used the strategy of "fighting to feed the war", that is, robbing the enemy's supplies. This method of supply allowed Genghis Khan's army to fight for a long time without starving.
Genghis Khan's path to victory.
This tactic of Genghis Khan left a profound impact on history. In 1220, Genghis Khan led nearly 200,000 Mongol cavalry to capture Khorezm and conquered Eurasia with "animal march" and "war to feed war". This method of supply was later copied by Japan, but it was not exactly copied from Genghis Khan's method.
The Japanese army emulated Genghis Khan's "animal march" and "war with war".
In 1944, as World War II drew to a close, Japan faced a difficult situation on the battlefield in Southeast Asia. In order to capture Imphal, Japanese Lieutenant General Mutaguchi Ren also adopted Genghis Khan's tactics and proposed the "Wu Operation" plan. The plan required crossing no-man's land, and to secure supplies, Mutaguchi also recruited a large number of livestock, including elephants and monkeys.
However, due to the special nature of the area, cattle and sheep are scarce, so a large number of elephants and monkeys have become a hope for supplies. However, this "army of animals" soon ran into difficulties, especially with the onset of the rainy season. The food was depleted too quickly, and the monkeys began to "rebel", leaving the Japanese army starving.
The monkey with the bow, the difficult journey of the Japanese army.
When the Allies learned of the actions of the Japanese army, they immediately attacked. Bombers dropped bombs from the sky, destroying Mutaguchi's "army of animals." This put Mutaguchi's army in an unprecedented predicament, a rare scene in history.
Epilogue. 
Genghis Khan's "animal march" and "war for war" left a successful example for future generations, however, copying this tactic completely would face great difficulties in different periods, regions and circumstances. Japan tried to emulate Genghis Khan's supply law, but starved to death tens of thousands of people in a no-man's land, which became a tragedy in the war. History tells us that we need to take into account various factors when formulating strategies and adapt measures to local conditions in order to achieve lasting victories.
The article vividly describes the unique supply methods of "animal march" and "war for war" created by Genghis Khan in the 13th century, and shows how the Mongol cavalry made full use of the resources of the steppe in the difficult situation and achieved brilliant achievements in the conquest of Eurasia. At the same time, through the description of the Japanese army's imitation of Genghis Khan's tactics in World War II, the article highlights the impact of the war environment and conditions on the supply strategy, as well as the dilemma that can lead to blindly copying historical success stories.
Genghis Khan's "animal march" and "war by war" provided a unique and efficient way to supply the Mongol cavalry, demonstrating the survival wisdom of the nomadic people. The Mongols relied on animal power such as cattle, sheep, and horses to move quickly, organically combining supplies with marching. This method of supply, in keeping with the nomadic way of life, allowed the Mongol cavalry to maintain a high degree of mobility during long campaigns, laying the foundation for Genghis Khan's conquest.
However, the article also mentions Japan's dilemma of trying to emulate this tactic in World War II. Mutaguchi also adopted the "Operation Wuhao" plan, but due to the special area and the scarcity of livestock, the "animal army" faced great hunger. This tactic is not applicable in different contexts, and the supply strategy needs to be flexible according to the specific situation.
In the commentary, I think that this article succeeds in bringing to life the vital importance of supply strategy for military operations through historical cases. Genghis Khan's success story demonstrated the wisdom of adapting to the environment and making good use of resources, while the defeat of the Japanese army reminded us that we must be flexible in our strategy to adapt to specific conditions. This also enlightens us that in the face of the complex and ever-changing environment of modern warfare, we should not simply copy the successful experiences of history, but should formulate a flexible and scientific supply strategy according to the specific situation to ensure the army's sustained combat capability for a long time.
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