Arsenal of Democracy

In Arsenal of Democracy, Charles K. Hyde explores how the American automobile industry transformed into a vital wartime production force during World War II, highlighting innovative collaborations between government, military, automakers, suppliers, and unions. The book details the industry's efforts to produce a wide range of military equipment and examines the pivotal roles played by previously underutilized workers, such as African Americans and women. With in-depth analysis at national, industry, and individual plant levels, Hyde presents a comprehensive history of Detroit’s significant contribution to the war effort.