Tanks Are Mighty Fine Things (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wesley Winans Stout

9780266563402: Tanks Are Mighty Fine Things (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266563406 ISBN 13: 9780266563402

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A gripping look at how a Detroit tank arsenal powered the war effort.

This nonfiction account chronicles Chrysler’s wartime transformation into a self-contained factory for armored vehicles. It details how the arsenal grew from a modest start to a massive operation, producing thousands of tanks and parts, shifting designs on the fly, and turning out pilots of new types in record time. The narrative highlights engineering ingenuity, such as adapting automobile engines to power tanks and coordinating with Army Ordnance to meet urgent deadlines. It also shares the human dimension—workers and managers racing to meet demand, and the pride they took in a job that helped define the war years.

Explains how production goals ballooned and the plant expanded by 50% while remaining on schedule.
Describes key tank types and milestones, including M2A1, M3, Sherman (M4), and later heavy designs.
Offers a window into engineering feats, such as multibank engines and rapid pilot-model development.
Shows the collaboration between Chrysler, the Army Ordnance, and allied forces, with readers seeing the broader impact on the war.

Ideal for readers of military and industrial history who want a clear view of wartime production, innovation, and teamwork.

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