Arthur Herman
Freedom's Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812982046
- author:
- Arthur Herman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ballantine Books Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 20.35 x 13.31 x 2.44 centimetres
- Genre:
- United States History - 20th Century - General & Miscellaneous, Business History, United States History - 20th Century - Wars & Conflict, World War II
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Freedom's Forge reveals the pivotal role that American business leaders played in the Allied victory in World War II. Two key figures, General Motors' William "Big Bill" Knudsen and shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser, mobilized the nation's industry to produce a "arsenal of democracy" that transformed the country's military capabilities.
Through their efforts, the US army was transformed from a hollow shell into a truly global force, laying the foundations for the country's rise as an economic and military superpower. This book vividly re-creates the industrial saga of America's finest hour, when business elites put aside their pursuit of profits to save the world.
Arthur Herman's account provides a fresh perspective on a critical element of the Allied victory, shedding light on the often-overlooked achievements of American industry during World War II.
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