Ford in the service of America
Subtitle: mass production for the military during the world wars
By: Timothy J. O'Callaghan.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786444854
Subjects: Ford Motor Company -- History -- 20th century; Manufacturing industries -- Military aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Manufacturing industries -- Technological innovations -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Automobile industry and trade -- Military aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Industrial mobilization -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Technological innoIndustrial mobilization -- United States -- History -- 20th century; World War, 1939-1945 -- Economic aspects -- United States; World War, 1939-1945 -- Equipment and supplies; World War, 1939-1945 -- Technology
Description: "Ford Motor Company's products during World Wars I and II: jeeps, Eagle Boats, B-24 Liberators, squad tents, the ultra precision gun director, tanks, and aircraft engines. Details of how Ford produced each product are included. During both wars, Ford used precision manufacturing methods and innovative designs and procedures, increasing quality while lowering production costs"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.