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Freedom's Forge
How American Business Built the Arsenal of Victory in World War II
Book • 2012
In 'Freedom's Forge', Arthur Herman delves into the untold story of America's industrial mobilization during World War II. The book highlights the significant contributions of American business leaders and the industrial sector in producing the vast array of military equipment and supplies that were essential for the Allied victory.
Herman's narrative focuses on key figures such as William S. Knudsen and Henry J. Kaiser, who spearheaded this massive industrial effort.
Herman's narrative focuses on key figures such as William S. Knudsen and Henry J. Kaiser, who spearheaded this massive industrial effort.
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Dwarkesh Patel in the introduction, highlighting its relevance to the discussion on World War II industrial mobilization.
Dwarkesh Patel in the introduction, highlighting its relevance to the discussion on World War II industrial mobilization.
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Leopold Aschenbrenner - China/US Super Intelligence Race, 2027 AGI, & The Return of History
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Packy McCormick in the context of discussing the animating aspects of building physical things, particularly in defense.
Packy McCormick in the context of discussing the animating aspects of building physical things, particularly in defense.
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A tour of the tech boom — 5 waves you need to understand
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David Senra as a book about the American industrial achievement during World War II, recommended by Patrick Collison.
David Senra as a book about the American industrial achievement during World War II, recommended by Patrick Collison.
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#159 Andy Grove (Intel)
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Noah Smith to illustrate how private industrialists contributed to the American war effort.
Noah Smith to illustrate how private industrialists contributed to the American war effort.
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140 - The Future is Fiat | Noah Smith (Noahpinion)
Mentioned by Noah Smith while discussing the production capabilities of the United States during World War II.
Noah Smith while discussing the production capabilities of the United States during World War II.
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WW3 Analysis: China, The US, Ukraine, The Middle East
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Marshall Kosloff as an example of how America rapidly built up its industrial capacity during World War II.
Marshall Kosloff as an example of how America rapidly built up its industrial capacity during World War II.
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Introducing "Endless Frontiers": CFR's Rush Doshi on the U.S.-China Challenge
Mentioned by Andrew McDermott as a book that discusses the re-industrialization of the U.S. after World War II.
The Grant Williams Podcast Ep. 91 - Andrew McDermott
Mentioned as a source for research on the episode.
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