Ford in the Service of America: Mass Production for the Military During the World Wars - Couverture souple

O’Callaghan, Timothy J.

 
9780786444854: Ford in the Service of America: Mass Production for the Military During the World Wars
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0786444851 ISBN 13 : 9780786444854
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2009

Synopsis

This is the history of the Ford Motor Company's achievements and products during World Wars I and II. It demonstrates how, in addition to well-known contributions like jeeps, Eagle Boats and B-24 Liberators, Ford also produced key items ranging from squad tents and the ultra precision gun director to tanks and aircraft engines. Details on each product and how Ford produced it are included. During both wars, the automotive giant used precision manufacturing methods and innovative designs and procedures to increase quantity and quality while lowering production costs.

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À propos de l?auteur

Army veteran Timothy J. O'Callaghan retired from the Ford Motor Company after 40 years in management. He has written extensively on Ford history in magazines and journals, and has written two books about Henry and Edsel Ford's aviation ventures. He lives in Northville, Michigan.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0786444851
ISBN 13 
9780786444854
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
206
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Personne responsable
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