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Engineers of victory : the problem solvers who turned the tide in the second world war
Paul Kennedy's "Winning Engineer" is a detailed account of the strategic plan that led to the Allied victory in World War II. Kennedy described the important role played by ordinary soldiers, scientists, engineers, and businessmen in implementing the grand strategy set by FDR and Churchill at the Casablanca Conference. The book presents stories of extraordinary discoveries and innovations, ranging from small radar development to strategic use of pontoon bridges, highlighting real-world war heroes and organizational decisions that turn ambitious goals into successful realities.
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2014-00929 | 940.54 KEN E | Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center Library | Available |
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940.54 KEN E
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Publisher | Random House : New York., 2013 |
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xxvi, 436 p. :il. ; 24 cm.
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English
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9781400067619
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940.54
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Statement of Responsibility |
Kennedy, Paul
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