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Prairie forge : the extraordinary story of the Nebraska scrap metal drive of World War II / James J. Kimble.

Author: Kimble, James J., 1966-

ImprintLincoln, Nebraska : University of Nebraska Press, [2014]

Descriptionxv, 217 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Note:The scrap deficit; or how not to win a war -- Henry Doorly and the Nebraska plan -- Summertime scrapping in the city -- Mobilizing greater Nebraska -- The second-half comeback -- The Nebraska plan goes national.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-208) and index.



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Kimble, James J., 1966-
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Extraordinary story of the Nebraska scrap metal drive of World War II
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Salvage (Waste, etc.) -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Nebraska.
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Salvage (Waste, etc.) -- Nebraska -- History -- 20th century.
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