After finishing Crossroads of Twilight, I’m baffled by the unrealistic army logistics: numerous forces struggle with food supplies in harsh winter despite almost no agricultural output. Thoughts?
i noticed it too. kinda feels like the author loosed realism for dramatc flair in logistics. food supplies in a harsh winter are just not aligning with typical planning. maybe its just intentional oversimplification to push the plot forward?
From reading the narrative, it appears that Jordan may have intentionally emphasized dramatic elements over rigorous logistic planning. My own experience with similar military strategy simulations shows that authors often focus on creating momentum rather than detailed resource distribution. While such oversights can be jarring from a realistic standpoint, they do serve to underline the intensity of conflict. The emphasis might be aimed at setting a tone rather than providing a blueprint for actual military logistics in adverse conditions.