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Book SynopsisChurchill's American Arsenal describes in depth how WWII became the "War of Factories," telling the heroic narratives of the Anglo-American inventions and their inventors who helped decide the outcome of the conflict.
Trade ReviewChurchill's American Arsenal should be essential reading for every officer aspiring to higher rank and required for every general officer independent of branch or duties. * Association of the United States Army *
Exhaustively researched, this reflection on ingenuity, scientific development and transatlantic co-operation is a welcome addition to World War II literature. * History of War *
A serious academic, well referenced work that would inform anyone interested in the course of the Second World War. * , The Army Rumour Service *
Brilliant analysis * Nick Smith, Engineering and Technology *
fascinating * Dr Alyson Hitch, The Bay *
I much enjoyed Churchill's American Arsenal. My grandfather Winston Churchill believed in forging alliances and fostering innovation. This book celebrates the principles by which he lived and led. * Celia Sandys, granddaughter and biographer of Winston Churchill *
A terrific 'history in the middle' that focuses on the innovators who worked between the leaders and the front lines. * Robert Work, former Deputy Secretary of Defense and author of 20YY *
Ferreiro has penned another masterly history. A lively account of the vast and vital partnership between American and British scientists. * Jamie Holmes, author of 12 Seconds of Silence *
A brilliant analysis of the critical role played by inventive minds and massive machine shops in winning the Second World War. Ferreiro combines technological expertise with historical insight to assess the complex (and occasionally troubled) relationship between individuals and nations that enabled Britain and America to triumph. * Andrew Lambert, author of Seapower States *
Ferreiro brings the sensibilities of engineering and design to this brilliant discussion. Bravo! * John T. Kuehn, author of Agents of Innovation *
Gripping and well-researched, Ferreiro's book traces the extraordinary history of Anglo-American cooperation in the Second World War. By illuminating gamechanging events from the past, it gives us a guide to the promise and practice of such cooperation in future wars and crises. * Tami Davis Biddle, author of Rhetoric and Reality in Air Warfare *
An accessible and rich account of collaboration across the Atlantic. * David A. Mindell, author of Our Robots, Ourselves *
Ferreiro delivers a powerful book that is timeless in the lessons it offers—past, present, and future. * James P. Delgado, author of War at Sea *
Insightful, original, and infinitely readable, this is a must-have! * John F. Shortal, author of Code Name Arcadia *
Accessible and very readable * Trevor Taylor, The RUSI Journal *
Table of ContentsChapter One: Defend our island Chapter Two: Fight with growing confidence Chapter Three: Fight in the air Chapter Four: Fight on the landing grounds Chapter Five: Fight on the seas and oceans Chapter Six: Fight on the beaches Chapter Seven: Fight in the fields and in the streets Chapter Eight: Fight in the hills Chapter Nine: The New World steps forth
