Launching Liberty : the epic race to build the ships that took America to war

Most, Doug, author.

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"Out of nothing but the government's behest, a few bold men conjured a giant ship-building industry in 1940 and launched the ships that took America to war and to victory"-- Provided by publisher.

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Kaiser, Henry J., 1882-1967

Liberty ships History

Merchant marine United States History 20th century

Shipbuilding industry United States History 20th century

World War, 1939-1945 Transportation United States

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ISBN:

9781668017784

Edition:

First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition

Description:

xxiv, 439 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

The plan
Partners
Designs and decisions
Ships and shipyards
Building a workforce
Fast, faster, fastest
"There she goes"

LCCN:

2025007984

Control Number:

3395453

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