The Giant Hand (Classic Reprint): Our Mobilization and Control of Industry and Natural Resources, 1917-1918: Our Mobilization and Control of Industry and Natural Resources, 1917-1918 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover how American factories powered World War I and reshaped a nation’s economy for total war.

This detailed study examines the United States’ shift from neutrality to a full wartime economy in 1917–1918. It shows how industry, government, and the military coordinated to deliver vast quantities of weapons, ships, and materials to the Allies, while building a home front capable of sustaining such a effort.

From the creation of key agencies to the daily realities of production, the book reveals the challenges, compromises, and strategic decisions that turned American industry into a decisive force. It emphasizes preparedness, prioritization, and the balancing act between supporting allies and meeting national needs.

• How the War Industries Board and allied commissions directed manufacturing and procurement.
• How industry was mobilized across sectors, from munitions to railroads and ships.
• How pricing, priorities, and policy shaped production and supply chains.
• How early wartime lessons influenced later industrial and military organization.

Ideal for readers of military history and economic mobilization, this edition offers a clear narrative of the U.S. transformation into a war-making nation.

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