Detroit in World War II (Military) by Gregory D. Sumner

By Gregory D. Sumner

whilst President Roosevelt known as for the rustic to be the nice �Arsenal of Democracy,� Detroit helped flip the tide opposed to fascism with its business may. Locals have been dedicated to the reason, placing careers and private goals on carry. Factories have been retooled from the floor up. Industrialist Henry Ford, First girl Eleanor Roosevelt, aviator Charles Lindbergh, mythical boxer Joe Louis, destiny baseball corridor of Famer Hank Greenberg and the real-life Rosie the Riveters all helped force town that was once �forging thunderbolts� for front strains. With a breathtaking narrative, writer Gregory D. Sumner chronicles the wartime sacrifices, contributions and lifestyle of the Motor City.

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