Battlefront Of Industry: Westinghouse In World War II

By David O. Woodbury

Book Overview

""Battlefront of Industry: Westinghouse in World War II"" by David O. Woodbury is a historical account of the role played by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation during World War II. The book provides a detailed analysis of the company's contribution to the war effort, including the development of radar and other military technologies, as well as their production of critical components for aircraft, ships, and other military equipment. The author also explores the challenges and obstacles faced by Westinghouse during this time, including labor shortages and supply chain disruptions. The book is a comprehensive and thoroughly researched account of one of America's most important industrial players during the war, and offers valuable insights into the broader history of the conflict and the role of industry in wartime.Woodbury Recounts How US Industry, And Particularly The Westinghouse Corporation, Rose To The Challenge Of Building New Machines Of Enormous Complexity By The Million, In The Space Of Weeks, With No Margin For Mistakes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163191914
• ISBN13: 9781163191910
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"