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American Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles of World War I

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American Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles of World War I Synopsis

World War I had an enormous impact on American civilian motor vehicle manufacturers, contributing to the success of some and the failure of others. Beginning with the 1916 Punitive Expedition against Pancho Villa, this history shows how over 200 manufacturers contributed to the war effort, many benefiting strongly from government contracts to produce vehicles for military use. It examines how military mechanization and the automotive industry developed symbiotically, each affecting the other in profound ways. Industrialized warfare didn't necessarily mean efficient production - standardization and mass production techniques were still in their infancy, and some manufacturers were better positioned to take advantage of the crucible of war.

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ISBN: 9780786439676
Publication date: 30th December 2009
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Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 428 pages
Genres: Road and motor vehicles: general interest
Military vehicles
Automotive technology and trades