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America's Munitions 1917-1918

By Benedict Crowell
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A concise, nontechnical history of how American industry and the War Department organized and scaled munitions production during the recent European war, surveying ordnance, artillery, ammunition, small arms, machine guns, aircraft and engines, chemical and engineering supplies, quartermaster logistics, and technical methods such as sound- and flash-ranging. Chapters combine operational description, production statistics, organizational arrangements, and the roles of military and civilian agencies to explain accomplishments, challenges, and the conversion of factories and supply systems to meet battlefield needs.

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Benedict Crowell

Benedict Crowell was an American author and military officer known for his writings on World War I and its aftermath. He served as the Assistant Secretary of War during the conflict, which provided him with unique insights into military logistics and demobilization processes. His notable works include "America's Munitions 1917-1918," where he details the production and distribution of munitions during the war, and "Demobilization," which addresses the challenges faced by soldiers returning to civilian life. Crowell's contributions reflect a significant understanding of wartime operations and the complexities of transitioning from military to peacetime society.

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