History of the Ministry of Munitions: The control of materials
Author : Great Britain. Ministry of Munitions
Publisher :
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 44,29 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN :
Author : Great Britain. Ministry of Munitions
Publisher :
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 44,29 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN :
Author : Great Britain. Ministry of Munitions
Publisher :
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 27,96 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Industrial mobilization
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Author : HMSO
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 28,50 MB
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 1781494037
Volume 2 of 12. The foundation of the Munitions Ministry was a revolutionary step, coinciding with the 'shells scandal' in which the failure of a series of British attacks: Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, Festubert and Loos - was blamed on inadequate supplies of munitions. A press outcry was followed by questions in Parliament which threatened to bring down the Government. The Ministry was set up in response. Previously, the War Office had been responsible for designing, ordering and inspecting ammunition factories and stores. But a year of war on a scale never foreseen, the creation of armies larger than ever contemplated, and the demand for unprecedented quantities of matériel showed the absolute necessity of providing centralised direction of mass war production. The Great War completely upset normal industrial conditions. Preparing this history of the Ministry of Munitions was started during the War itself. It was felt that consulting the officials concerned whilst they were still in post was vital, particularly as many such posts were temporary, and while the questions with which the history would deal were vividly present in their minds. This volume contains information concerning: * Financial Administration * Contracts * Financing of Production
Author : HMSO
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 37,24 MB
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 1781494053
Volume 4 of 12. The foundation of the Munitions Ministry was a revolutionary step, coinciding with the 'shells scandal' in which the failure of a series of British attacks: Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, Festubert and Loos - was blamed on inadequate supplies of munitions. A press outcry was followed by questions in Parliament which threatened to bring down the Government. The Ministry was set up in response. Previously, the War Office had been responsible for designing, ordering and inspecting ammunition factories and stores. But a year of war on a scale never foreseen, the creation of armies larger than ever contemplated, and the demand for unprecedented quantities of matériel showed the absolute necessity of providing centralised direction of mass war production. The Great War completely upset normal industrial conditions. Preparing this history of the Ministry of Munitions was started during the War itself. It was felt that consulting the officials concerned whilst they were still in post was vital, particularly as many such posts were temporary, and while the questions with which the history would deal were vividly present in their minds. This volume contains information concerning: * Labour Supply July-December 1915 * Labour Regulations and the Munitions of War (Amendment) Act 1916 * The Limitation of Recruiting * The Progress of Dilution
Author : Great Britain. Ministry of Munitions
Publisher :
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 23,46 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Industrial mobilization
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Author : Great Britain. Ministry of Munitions
Publisher :
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 44,44 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Industrial mobilization
ISBN :
Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 42,60 MB
Release : 2024-06-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN :
What is War Artist An artist who documents first-hand experiences of war through any sort of illustrative or depictive record is referred to as a war artist. This artist may be commissioned by a government or newspaper, or they may chronicle their experiences on their own initiative. Artists who work in the field of war investigate the visual and sensory aspects of combat, which are frequently lacking from written histories and other narratives of warfare. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: War artist Chapter 2: Imperial War Museum Chapter 3: Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Chapter 4: Military art Chapter 5: History of the Great War Chapter 6: William Orpen Chapter 7: Will Longstaff Chapter 8: Anna Airy Chapter 9: QF 13-pounder gun Chapter 10: Arthur John Ensor (II) Answering the public top questions about war artist. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of War Artist.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 26,80 MB
Release : 2008-03-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309177928
Since 1939, the U.S. government, using the National Defense Stockpile (NDS), has been stockpiling critical strategic materials for national defense. The economic and national security environments, however, have changed significantly from the time the NDS was created. Current threats are more varied, production and processing of key materials is more globally dispersed, the global competition for raw materials is increasing, the U.S. military is more dependent on civilian industry, and industry depends far more on just-in-time inventory control. To help determine the significance of these changes for the strategic materials stockpile, the Department of Defense asked the NRC to assess the continuing need for and value of the NDS. This report begins with the historical context of the NDS. It then presents a discussion of raw-materials and minerals supply, an examination of changing defense planning and materials needs, an analysis of modern tools used to manage materials supply chains, and an assessment of current operational practices of the NDS.
Author : David Cressy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 21,88 MB
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 019969575X
The story of the science, the technology, the politics and the military applications of saltpeter - the vital but mysterious substance that governments from the Tudors to the Victorians regarded as an 'inestimable treasure'.
Author : Robin S. Gendron
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 25,10 MB
Release : 2013-09-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0774825340
As the key component in aluminum production, bauxite has become one of the most important minerals of the last one hundred years. To some it brought economic and political advantage, but for many others, its development left a legacy of exploitation. Aluminum Ore explores the history of bauxite in the twentieth century and the global forces that this history represents, from its strategic development in the First World War to its role in the globalization of markets as companies from the northern hemisphere vied for the resources of the south. Featuring essays by scholars from around the world, this wide-ranging collection is a history of one essential mineral and a new perspective on a time of change.