SELLING THE ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY - America's Weapons of World War II as seen in Homefront Magazines

This work tells the story of the weapons, including planes, tanks, and ships, that America produced during the war to defeat the Axis powers and how they were "sold" to those at home through the many advertisements that appeared in popular magazines. The story behind them, many of them stunning visuals, is a unique aspect of World War II history.

About the author

Glenn A. Knoblock was born in Ohio and gained a BA in History from Bowling Green State University. He has had a lifelong interest in World War II, inspired by the war-time service of his grandfather and his great-aunt. He is the author of over twenty books, including several which document African American naval service during the war, and was the main military contributor for Harvard University and Oxford University Press' landmark African American National Biography project. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife Terry and his daughter Anna.

Summary

This work tells the story of the weapons, including planes, tanks, and ships, that America produced during the war to defeat the Axis powers and how they were "sold" to those at home through the many advertisements that appeared in popular magazines. The story behind them, many of them stunning visuals, is a unique aspect of World War II history.

Product details

• Authors: Glenn A Knoblock, Glenn A. Knoblock
• Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2023
• EAN: 9781781558638
• ISBN: 978-1-78155-863-8
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 275 mm x 216 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 688 g
• Illustrations: 130 colour magazine advertisements
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration