Destructive Creation: American Business and the Winning of World War II
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During World War II, the United States helped vanquish the Axis powers by converting its enormous economic capacities into military might. Producing nearly two-thirds of all the munitions used by Allied forces, American industry became what President Franklin D. Roosevelt called "the arsenal of democracy." Crucial in this effort were business leaders. Some of these captains of industry went to Washington to coordinate the mobilization, while others...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0812224310
ISBN13:9780812224313
Release Date:November 2018
Publisher:University of Pennsylvania Press
Length:392 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.7" x 8.8"
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