FEEDING WESTERN DESERT TROOPS -

The video discusses the logistics of food supply in the Western Desert during a lull in fighting. It highlights the importance of food supply, detailing the analysis and transportation of 360 commodities. The process involves local labor, desert trains with RAF escorts, and motor transport convoys. Despite challenges like sandstorms, a steady supply is maintained to feed the army over 600 miles in four days.

What is one of the vital factors in the Western Desert campaign?

• Food supply

• Communication systems

• Weather conditions

• Military strategy

How many commodities are involved in the food supply for the Western Desert campaign?

• 150

• 450

• 360

• 250

What role does local labor play in the food transport process?

• Analyzing food quality

• Loading food onto the desert train

• Providing security for the train

• Navigating the desert

What is a key challenge faced by the motor transport convoy?

• Wildlife interference

• Lack of fuel

• Sandstorms

• Mechanical failures

How far does the army travel across the desert to ensure a steady food supply?

• 200 miles

• 400 miles

• 800 miles

• 600 miles