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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Interesting and informative books from ArcadiaBy cww1950I have an extensive collection of picture history books from Arcadia and I thoroughly enjoy most of them. This book exceeded my expectations by providing excellent pictures with concise descriptions of each picture. Arcadia books are not history books with indepth narrative and pictures. You will need to seek out books that provide more detail if that is what you are looking for. But if you want a flavor for the subject with interesting pictures; I highly recommend this and other books from Arcadia.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. History We Need To Remember!!By Gregory J. BaumbachThe author use photos and brief descriptions to relive the way Detroit in particular; but the whole United States in general; rose up to the challenge of supplying our troops with equipment to win World War II! It is history all too few Americans remember; and a reminder that we must save our industrial base in case a crisis such as that war ever reoccurs! Our private industry converted over to war time production almost immediately under the guidance of a General Motors President; who Franklin D. Roosevelt asked to guide the industrial companies in the US to convert to military work from their former production. The response was incredible; and not only did our manufacturers supply our troops; but like the books title indicates; they become the Aresenal Of Democracy for the free world!A quick read; with excellent photos; highly recommend!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Arsenal of DemocracyBy HamboneI thought the book was well researched. Having lived in Detroit (only 3 when the war ended) and an avid reader; I found it well written and covered a lot of stuff I didnt know. The author pointed out that the Chrysler engine was 30 cylinders; What he didnt say was the reason they picked it. It was 5 6 cylinders engines; arranged in a circle and connected to a big gear. The engine had been in production quite awhile and most young men of that age; probably worked on one; prior to their Army time.