Craig Nelson reveals how FDR confronted an American public disinterested in going to war in Europe, won their support, and pushed government and American industry to build the greatest war machine in history.
Nelson... uniquely focuses here on FDR’s organizational talent and his marshaling of American industrial might ... Nelson’s perspective makes this a must-read equally for WWII history buffs and students of supply-chain logistics.
Most scholars agree that industry was the deciding factor in the war, but Nelson... gives it his full and expert attention ... A compelling and convincing history lesson.
Comprehensive and colorful ... Deeply researched and fluidly written, this is a rousing portrait of the partnership between America’s public and private sectors firing on all cylinders.