World War II and the U. S. Army Mobilization Program (Classic Reprint)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2024

0365595969 / 9780365595960

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Print on Demand. This book offers a unique look at the massive construction program that occurred in the United States during World War II. The author takes readers through the process of building temporary housing for a rapidly expanding army, providing valuable insights into the challenges of wartime mobilization. By focusing on the barracks, the book explores the development of building designs from the 1930s through the war years. The author delves into the history of standardization, prefabrication, and the evolution of design principles that incorporated essential amenities like central heating and indoor plumbing. The book goes beyond a mere chronicle of construction, examining the political, social, and economic context that shaped the mobilization effort. Readers will discover how public opinion, legislation, and even the anxieties of mothers influenced the standards for housing American troops. The book underscores the significance of these seemingly simple structures within the larger landscape of American social history and architectural innovation. The author's deep research reveals the lasting impact of this massive building program on the U.S. Army, the construction industry, and the nation as a whole. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Titolo
World War II and the U. S. Army Mobilization Program (Classic Reprint)
Autore
Diane Shaw Wasch, Perry Bush
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2024
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
0365595969
ISBN 13
9780365595960
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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