Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Forged in War : The Naval-Industrial Complex and American Submarine Construction, 1940-1961 by Gary E. Weir (2003, Trade Paperback)
Bargain Book Stores (1128029)
99.2% positive feedback
Price:
$33.74
Free shipping
Returns:
30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
Condition:
Publication Date: 4/25/2003. Condition Guide. Publisher: University Press of the Pacific. Your source for quality books at reduced prices. Item Availability.
- Buy It NowForged In War: The Naval-Industrial Complex and American Submarine Construction,
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity Press of the Pacific
ISBN-101410205134
ISBN-139781410205131
eBay Product ID (ePID)30260215
Product Key Features
Book TitleForged in War : the Naval-Industrial Complex and American Submarine Construction, 1940-1961
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / Naval, Military / General, Military / United States, Ships & Shipbuilding / Submarines
Publication Year2003
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, History
AuthorGary E. Weir
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal359.9/36/0973
SynopsisThis book is the first to analyze the partnership between the Navy, industry, and science forged by World War II and responsible for producing submarines in the United States in the period from 1940 through 1961. The naval-industrial complex was not the result of a single historical event. Neither was it a political-economic entity. Instead it was made up of many unique and distinct components, all of which developed simultaneously; each reflected the development, significance, and construction of a particular vessel or technology within its historical context. Together these components emerged from World War II as a network of distinct relationships linked together by the motives of national defense, mutual growth, and profit. None of the major players in the drama planned or predetermined the naval-industrial complex, and it did not conform to the views of any individual or confirm the value of a particular system of management. Instead it grew naturally in response to the political environment, strategic circumstances, and perceived national need, its character defined gradually not only by the demands of international conflict but also by the scores of talented people interested in the problems and possibilities of submarine warfare. Their combined efforts during this short period of time produced remarkable advances in nuclear propulsion, submerged speed, quieting, underwater sound, and weaponry, as well as a greater appreciation within the Navy and the shipbuilding industry for the ocean environment. This book won the Roosevelt Prize for naval history.
Be the first to write a review
