War's Greatest Workshop: Rock Island Arsenal (1922) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164128588)

War's Greatest Workshop: Rock Island Arsenal (1922) is a book published by Arsenal Publishing Company that provides a comprehensive overview of the Rock Island Arsenal, a military installation located on an island in the Mississippi River between Davenport, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois. The book details the history of the arsenal, from its establishment in 1862 during the American Civil War to its role as a major manufacturing center for the United States Army during World War I. The book covers topics such as the development of the arsenal's infrastructure, the production of various military equipment and weapons, and the arsenal's impact on the local economy and community. It also includes numerous photographs and illustrations of the arsenal's facilities and personnel, as well as detailed descriptions of the manufacturing processes used to produce various military equipment. Overall, War's Greatest Workshop: Rock Island Arsenal (1922) provides a fascinating insight into the history and operations of one of the United States' most important military installations during the early 20th century.Historical, Topographical And Illustrative... Published With The Approval Of The War Department.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: Arsenal Publishing Company
ISBN-10: 1164128582
ISBN-13: 9781164128588
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 318
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d