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Author:
O'Callaghan, Timothy J., 1930-
Title:
Ford in the service of America : mass production for the military during the world wars / Timothy J. O'Callaghan.
Publisher:
McFarland & Co.,
Copyright Date:
c2009
Description:
viii, 198 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subject:
Ford Motor Company--History--20th century.
Manufacturing industries--History--United States--History--20th century.
Manufacturing industries--History--United States--History--20th century.
Automobile industry and trade--History--United States--History--20th century.
Industrial mobilization--United States--History--20th century.
Technological innovations--United States--History--20th century.
World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects--United States.
World War, 1939-1945--Equipment and supplies
World War, 1939-1945--Technology
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"Ford Motor Company's products during World Wars I and II: jeeps, Eagle Boats, B-24 Liberators, squad tents, the ultra precision gun director, tanks, and aircraft engines. Details of how Ford produced each product are included. During both wars, Ford used precision manufacturing methods and innovative designs and procedures, increasing quality while lowering production costs"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0786444851 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786444854 (softcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)368029737
LCCN:
2009027032
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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