Images from the Arsenal of Democracy (Painted Turtle)
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (729 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0814339816 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Charles K. He is the author of Arsenal of Democracy: The American Automobile Industry in World War II (Wayne State University Press, 2013); Storied Independent Automakers: Nash, Hudson, and American Motors (Wayne State University Press, 2009); The Dodge Brothers: The Men, the Motor Cars, and the Legacy (Wayne State University Press, 2005); and Riding the Roller Coaster: A History of the Chrysler Corporation (Wayne State University Press, 2003). . Hy
The human faces that Hyde presents are especially compelling, as photos show the critical role played by previously underused workers-namely women and African Americans. Taken together, the images create a captivating portrait of this crucial moment in American business, military, and cultural history.Images from the Arsenal of Democracy spans from 1940 until the end of the war, presenting up-close, rarely seen views of newly built plants and repurposed production lines, a staggering variety of war products and components, and the many workers behind Detroit's wartime production miracles. Hyde discovered the many remarkable photos that were part of the era's historical documentation. In Images from the Arsenal of Democracy, Hyde presents a selection of nearly three hundred of these documentary photos in striking black and white, with brief captions. While researching his previous study, Arsenal of Democracy: The American Automobile Industry in World War II (Wayne State University Press, 2013), award-winning automotive historian Charles K. Images from the Arsenal of Democracy is divided into chapters by theme, including "Preparing for War before Pearl Harbor"; "Planning Defense
He is the author of Arsenal of Democracy: The American Automobile Industry in World War II (Wayne State University Press, 2013); Storied Independent Automakers: Nash, Hudson, and American Motors (Wayne State University Press, 2009); The Dodge Brothers: The Men, the Motor Cars, and the Legacy (Wayne State University Press, 2005); and Riding the Roller Coaster: A History of the Chrysler Corporation (Wayne State University Press, 2003). Hyde is professor emeritus of history at Wayne State University. . About the Author Charles K
Don't let the cover dissuade you I bought this book with some trepidation. There were no reviews yet posted, and the cover photo showed an assembly line of M-Don't let the cover dissuade you James S. I bought this book with some trepidation. There were no reviews yet posted, and the cover photo showed an assembly line of M-47 Patton tanks, which were not built until after the Korean War. However I did buy it and found it to be a very informative picture heavy book. The photos are clear and have concise captions. Maybe a bit too concise, but. 7 Patton tanks, which were not built until after the Korean War. However I did buy it and found it to be a very informative picture heavy book. The photos are clear and have concise captions. Maybe a bit too concise, but. "If you like history books that don't bog down with endless text" according to Sean P. Tracy. Mr Hyde did a remarkable job putting this book together. The images are very clear, the text very appropriate and the two errors I spotted may be mute as the photo and caption still convey the information. One of the things that stands out is the fact that the Detroit area was not famous just for the B-2If you like history books that don't bog down with endless text Sean P. Tracy Mr Hyde did a remarkable job putting this book together. The images are very clear, the text very appropriate and the two errors I spotted may be mute as the photo and caption still convey the information. One of the things that stands out is the fact that the Detroit area was not famous just for the B-24 production at Willow Run but also being. production at Willow Run but also being. Great book for those who want to read about Detroit Nancy J. Zajac Great book for those who want to read about Detroit back in the 1940's and WWII. Wonderful pictures of people and places where military materials were made. Factual and perfect for WWII buffs and those who love Detroit history. Somewhat academic but easy to read