The Importance of Speed in the Construction of a New Boston Tank

The Great War in Europe had meant big business for Gel's company, United States Industrial Alcohol or USIA Their main product was unsurprisingly industrial alcohol And was used to make dynamite and other explosives As the fighting in Europe increased, demand for munitions skyrocketed. molasses was a key ingredient in their product and they were forced to buy molasses from a competitor driving up costs Throughout the spring and summer of 1915, Gel dutifully sent updates to his bosses in New York Trying to reassure them of his progress But their responses were direct and terse Get the tank built and do it quickly. attempts to negotiate a lease were frustratingly slow Time was not on his side Every month that went by