Battlefront Of Industry: Westinghouse In World War II

""Battlefront of Industry: Westinghouse in World War II"" is a historical non-fiction book written by David O. Woodbury. The book explores the role of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation during World War II and its contribution to the war effort. The book begins by discussing the pre-war state of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, including its major products and business operations. It then delves into the company's involvement in the war effort, particularly its contributions to the development of radar technology, which played a crucial role in the Allied victory. The author also examines the challenges and obstacles that Westinghouse faced during the war, including the need to rapidly expand production and the difficulties in obtaining necessary resources. The book also describes the company's efforts to maintain its workforce and support its employees during the war.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed accounts of Westinghouse's various projects and initiatives, including the development of the first airborne radar system and the creation of the ""Westinghouse Salute"" program to honor employees serving in the military. Overall, ""Battlefront of Industry: Westinghouse in World War II"" offers a comprehensive look at the contributions of one of America's largest corporations to the war effort and sheds light on the crucial role played by industry in the Allied victory.Woodbury Recounts How US Industry, And Particularly The Westinghouse Corporation, Rose To The Challenge Of Building New Machines Of Enormous Complexity By The Million, In The Space Of Weeks, With No Margin For Mistakes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.