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

O’Callaghan, Timothy J.

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.

Détails de l'édition

• 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: non disponible