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Number of Pages
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Language
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Book Summary
This is a narrative non-fiction history book that reveals how American industry and leadership mobilized for World War II. Its central theme is the mobilization of the private sectorโhow leaders marshaled resources, talent, and factories to build the arsenal of democracy. Aimed at history enthusiasts, business students, and curious general readers, the tone is educational, energizing, and respectful of innovation and teamwork.
The narrative centers on two extraordinary American businessmen who orchestrated a vast crossโindustry effort, drawing talent from Chrysler, Republic Steel, Boeing, Lockheed, GE, Frigidaire, and more. It shows how auto plants were retooled into aircraft factories and civilian assembly lines became engines of munition production, transforming a lean wartime army into a global force within four years.
Written in clear, accessible prose, the book blends biographical portraits with production data and strategic decisions to illuminate a pivotal moment in industrial history and World War II logistics. It invites readers to see leadership, collaboration, and adaptation in action and to understand how a nationโs private-sector ingenuity can redefine its strength.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of how private enterprise and government coordination powered a turning-point in history, a renewed appreciation for mass production, and a sense of the ingenuity that sustained nations under pressure.
Product Details
Author
Arthur Herman
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
432
Language
English
SKU
9780812982046
ISBN
9780812982046
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.2x2x20.3cm
Binding
Hardback
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