American Industry In The War: A Report Of The War Industries Board (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163821961)

""American Industry in the War: A Report of the War Industries Board"" is a book written by Bernard M. Baruch that provides a comprehensive analysis of the role played by American industry during World War I. The book delves into the creation and operation of the War Industries Board, which was established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1917 to coordinate the production and distribution of war materials. Baruch, who was the chairman of the board, provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by American industry during the war, including shortages of raw materials, labor disputes, and the need to rapidly increase production. He also examines the innovations and advancements made by American industry during this time, such as the mass production of airplanes and munitions.The book provides a unique perspective on the war effort and the role played by American industry in helping to secure victory. It is a valuable resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the history of American industry and its impact on the world.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.

Author: Bernard M. Baruch
ISBN-10: 1163821969
ISBN-13: 9781163821961
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 516
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.04d