Arsenal of Democracy: The American Automobile Industry in World War II

by Charles K. Hyde

Examines the role of the American automobile industry in producing vehicles, weapons, and other war products during World War II.

Throughout World War II, Detroit's automobile manufacturers accounted for one-fifth of the dollar value of the nation's total war production, and this amazing output from "the arsenal of democracy" directly contributed to the allied victory. In fact, automobile makers achieved such production miracles...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814339514
• ISBN13: 9780814339510
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.1" x 10.1"