Publisher's Synopsis
""Battlefront of Industry: Westinghouse in World War II"" by David O. Woodbury is a comprehensive account of the role played by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation during World War II. The book details the company's transformation from a major player in the electrical industry to a vital contributor to the war effort, producing everything from radar and sonar equipment to aircraft engines and bombs. The author provides a detailed analysis of the company's management, production methods, and technological innovations, as well as the challenges it faced in meeting the demands of wartime production. The book also explores the impact of Westinghouse's contributions on the outcome of the war and the legacy of the company's wartime efforts. With its detailed research and engaging writing style, ""Battlefront of Industry"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the vital role played by American industry in the Second World War.Woodbury Recounts How US Industry, And Particularly The Westinghouse Corporation, Rose To The Challenge Of Building New Machines Of Enormous Complexity By The Million, In The Space Of Weeks, With No Margin For Mistakes.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.
