The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 384 pages and is available in hardcover format. Ford motor company would erect a plant that could yield a a bomber an hour. The arsenal of democracy book gwinnett county public. The arsenal of democracy detroit became known as the arsenal of democracy after a fireside chat delivered by president franklin roosevelt. Arsenal of democracy is an engaging portrait of what was arguably the auto industrys finest hour. In images from the arsenal of democracy, hyde presents a selection of nearly three hundred of these. The arsenal of democracy detroit historical society. A touching and absorbing portrait of one of the forgotten heroes of world war ii. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the kindle edition of this book. Baimes fastpaced book, the arsenal of democracy, the ford motor company and its production of the b24 liberator heavy bomber take center stage to be sure, this was one of many planes produced for the war, and ford was neither the only car company to manufacture planes nor the largest military contract.
The chapter is made up of both individual and corporate members and represents the entire state of michigan. Its a wonderful book weaving together the stories of world war ii, the ford family, detroits wholesale conversion to war production, the application of mass production to weapons manufacturing, the logistics of building major manufacturing facilities in the middle of nowhere, and fords production of the b24 liberator. Arsenal of democracy includes an analysis of wartime production nationally, on the automotive industry level, by individual automakers, and at the single plant level. Hyde discovered the many remarkable photos that were part of the eras historical documentation. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. The arsenal of democracy book jackson county library. Kennedy during the cuban missile crisis, from ronald reagans fight against communism to george w. Baimes fastpaced book, the arsenal of democracy, the ford motor company and its production of the b24 liberator heavy bomber take center stage. In highlighting their stark differences, baime describes roosevelt as representing the people while truman was the people. Free download or read online the arsenal of democracy. To be sure, this was one of many planes produced for the war, and ford was neither the only car company to manufacture planes nor the largest military contractor.
The arsenal of democracy fdr, detroit, and their epic quest to arm an america at war book. The vast majority of gms run games set in the modern day 2014 as of this writing, on earth. Baime, an automotive writer for the wall street journal, sets several ambitious goals for his 2014 book the arsenal of democracy. So to julian zelizer arsenal of democracy, i am rounding up to four stars. Baimes fastpaced book, the arsenal of democracy, the ford motor company and its production of the b24 liberator heavy bomber. Baime has given us a memorable portrait not just of an industry going to. It skillfully puts you in the factory and office of ford, and into the minds. We must apply ourselves to our task with the same resolution, the same sense of urgency, the same spirit of patriotism and sacrifice, as we would show were we at war. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the wall street journal, and his articles have also appeared in the new york times, popular science, and mens journal. Fdr, detroit, and an epic quest to arm an america at war by a.
Baimes telling of the relationship between henry ford and his son edsel is excellent. For this thorough history, hyde has consulted previously overlooked records collected by the automobile manufacturers association that are now housed in the national automotive history collection of the detroit public library. The arsenal of democracy book the indianapolis public. Arsenal of democracy was a phrase used by president franklin d. Arsenal of democracy flyover aim high challenge home. Baime born july 24, 1971 is an american author, journalist, and public speaker. The american automobile industry in world war ii wayne state university press, 20, awardwinning automotive historian charles k. Roosevelt 1882 1945 to describe the united states as he tried to arouse popular support for sending military aid to nations fighting against the axis powers germany, italy, and japan, among others during world war ii 1939 1942. One of my favorite books in recent years, the arsenal of democracy. Drawing on his decades of experience in industry, government, and academia, gansler argues that the old model of everincreasing defense expenditures on largely outmoded weapons. Becoming the arsenal of democracy the national wwii. Reelected to an unprecedented third term in november of 1940. Fdr, detroit, and an epic quest to arm an america at war, by a. In the speech, delivered on december 29, 1940, roosevelt made a call to arm and support the allied powers, including britain.
Jun 02, 2015 the arsenal of democracy tells the incredible story of how detroit answered the call, centering on henry ford and his tortured son edsel, who, when asked if they could deliver 50,000 airplanes, made an outrageous claim. We have furnished the british great material support and we will furnish far more. Baime has given us a memorable portrait not just of an industry going to war but of a remarkable figure who helped to make victory possible. The arsenal of democracy fdr, detroit, and an epic quest to arm an america at war book. From early on i was back and forth on this a three or four star book. Baimes name from another of his books, recently made into the film ford v ferrari. After concluding a destroyersforbases treaty with the besieged british, roosevelt appeals to the nation to provide more material support to great britain. Arsenal of democracy while based on the hearts of iron ii game, so many new features and additions have been incorporated, that it is truly a new game. Fastmoving and rich with detail, baimes book shows how the fords worked a world war ii miracle with rivets and steel. Fdr, detroit, and an epic quest to arm an america at war pdf epub book. Detroit became known as the arsenal of democracy after a fireside chat delivered by president franklin roosevelt. Arsenal of democracy speech, franklin roosevelt, 29. Roosevelt took to the airwaves to deliver a speech titled the arsenal of democracy to the american people.
Even if you have read numerous factual books about ww ll, this is still a book worth reading. He spoke with greg burns, a member of the chicago tribune editorial board. Images from the arsenal of democracy spans from 1940 until the end of the war, presenting upclose, rarely seen views of newly built plants and repurposed production lines, a staggering variety of war products and components, and the many workers behind detroits wartime production miracles. The arsenal of democracy meet your next favorite book.
The president argues that the best way to stay out of the war and preserve national security is to aid the allied forces, establishing the united states as the arsenal of democracy. Images from the arsenal of democracy wayne state university. Images from the arsenal of democracy on apple books. Fdr, detroit, and an epic quest to arm an america at war. Ford, ferrari, and their battle for speed and glory at le mans. Fdr, ford motor company, and their epic quest to arm an america at war kindle edition published june 3rd 2014 by mariner books. Baime has given us a memorable portrait not just of an industry going to war but. By the time the japanese surrendered in 1945, the united states had fulfilled president roosevelts admonition to become the great arsenal of democracy. The gallery is divided into three main sections, representing the arenas where detroit was linked to the war effort.
A hulking, tracked, weaponized vehicle made from 70 tons of hardened steel and armor yet is still agile like a cat, can spin like a top and is powered by a jet engine. Baime talked about his book, the arsenal of democracy. American manufacturers had turned out more than 96,000 bombers, 86,000 tanks, 2. This is one of the best books ive listened to well researched, well put together, and well read. In democracy s arsenal, jacques gansler describes the transformations needed in government and industry to achieve a new, more effective system of national defense. Baime is the awardwinning new york times bestselling author of the arsenal of democracy 2014 and go like hell 2009. As americans unite to defeat the coronavirus, here are five great books that cover how americans on the home front united to achieve victory in. Exactly as the subtitle says this is an attempt to describe the politics of national security from world war ii to the war on terrorism. The arsenal of democracy npr coverage of the arsenal of democracy.
The second world war, indeed almost every war fought throughout history, was not purely a matter of pitting man against man on the field of battle nor is aod merely a large digital battlefield. Fdr, detroit, and an epic quest to arm an america at war a. The arsenal of democracy a truly outstanding chronically of one of american industrys most outstanding achievements in a time of critical wartime need. The arsenal of democracy tells the incredible story of how detroit answered the call, centering on henry ford and his tortured son edsel, who, when asked if they could deliver 50,000 airplanes, made an outrageous claim. This is a photographic companion to the book arsenal of democracy.
Baime, resonates more for its setting, the city of detroit, than its relationship to lawyers. The politics of nationa so to julian zelizer arsenal of democracy, i am rounding up to four stars. Ford, ferrari, and their battle for speed and glory at le mans 2009 and the arsenal of democracy. While researching his previous study, arsenal of democracy. It contains period photographs of the weans produced, the assembly lines and fabrication facilities, production, and testing procedures.
Truman and the four months that changed the world, was. He called on americans to arm and support the allied powers. Baime henry fords son, edsel, was one of the unsung heroes of world war ii. Baime is the new york times bestselling author of the arsenal of democracy. Truman and the four months that changed the world 2017, go like hell. The arsenal of democracy chapter, formerly known as the greater detroit chapter, was chartered in 1959 with don c. Tells the incredible story of how detroit answered the call to arms during wwii, centering on henry ford and his tortured son edsel, who, when asked if they could deliver 50,000 airplanes, made an outrageous claim.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2014, and was written by a. America would be building the tools to make democracy in europe flourish. Having recently watched the pbs american experience documentary about henry ford and his son, edsel, i knew a little about the family, the company, and their part in the war effort, and this book got. Jan 01, 2014 arsenal of democracy is an enjoyable history about how detroit and the car industry transformed from building automobiles to building war planes. The arsenal of democracy tells the incredible story of how detroit answered the call.
Oprahs book club the arsenal of democracy fdr, detroit, and an epic quest to arm an america at war. He is a regular contributor to the wall street journal, and he is best known for his books the accidental president. During the second world war 19391945, arsenal of democracy was the slogan used by u. Roosevelt promised to help the united kingdom fight nazi germany by selling them military supplies while the united states stayed out of the actual fighting.
Aug 09, 2020 one of my favorite books in recent years, the arsenal of democracy. In the speech, delivered on december 29, 1940, roosevelt made a call to. It is laid out with the same chapter structure as arsenal of democracy, with a 2 page summary of that book s content for each chapter. Dec 26, 2019 in a word, the arsenal of democracy is great.
The arsenal of democracy exhibition explores the ways that detroit shaped the outcome of world war ii and how the war changed detroit. Learn more about great on kindle, available in select categories. Publisher description a touching and absorbing portrait of one of the forgotten heroes of world war ii. Roosevelt during one of his fireside chat radio broadcasts. Frd, detroit, and an epic quest to arm and america at war by a. So he turned to detroit and the auto industry for help. For this thorough history, hyde has consulted previously overlooked records collected by the automobile manufacturers association that are now housed in the national automotive. Roosevelt, in a radio broadcast delivered on 29 december 1940. Robert casey, retired curator of transportation, henry ford museum the book clearly shows the enormous impact of wwii and the auto industrys essential role. Based on original archival findings, arsenal of democracy offers new insights into nearly every major national security issue since the beginning of the cold war. Becoming the arsenal of democracy the national wwii museum.
Throughout world war ii, detroits automobile manufacturers acc. Baime arsenal of democracy examines the harrowing first few months of harry trumans 18841972 unexpected first term in office after the death of franklin d. Arsenal eases to 30 win at lastplace sheffield united. Baime the arsenal of democracy is a fantastic chronicle about a father and son who had to turn their thriving automobile business into an aviation powerhouse. Fdr, detroit, and an epic quest to arm an america at war in 1941, as hitlers threat loomed ever larger, president roosevelt realized he needed weaponry to fight the nazismost important, airplanesand he needed them fast. It didnt matter if a nation could pay, they would get what they needed. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Fdr, detroit, and an epic quest to arm an america at war baime, a.
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