Copyright © 2012 by Arthur Herman
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Herman, Arthur
Freedom’s forge: how American business produced victory in World War II / Arthur Herman.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
eISBN: 978-0-679-60463-1
1. World War, 1939–1945—Economic aspects—United States. 2. Industrial mobilization—United States—History—20th century. 3. Industrial management—United States—History—20th century. 4. Manufacturing industries—Military aspects—United States—History—20th century. 5. United States—Economic policy—1933–1945. I. Title.
HC106.4.H467 2012 940.53’1—dc23 2011040661
Jacket design: Christopher Sergio
Jacket photograph: © FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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