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The Arsenal of Democracy: Fdr, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War"A touching and absorbing portrait of one of the forgotten heroes of World War II . . . A. J. Baime has given us a memorable portrait not just of an industry going to war but of a remarkable figure who helped to make victory possible." Wall Street Journal As the United States entered World War II, the military was in desperate need of tanks, jeeps, and, most important, airplanes. Germany had been amassing weaponry and airplanes for five years the
"A touching and absorbing portrait of one of the forgotten heroes of World War II . . . A. J. Baime has given us a memorable portrait not just of an industry going to war but of a remarkable figure who helped to make victory possible."--Wall Street Journal As the United States entered World War II, the military was in desperate need of tanks, jeeps, and, most important, airplanes. Germany had been amassing weaponry and airplanes for five years--the United States for only months. So President Roosevelt turned to the American auto industry, specifically the Ford Motor Company, where Edsel Ford made the outrageous claim that he would construct the largest airplane factory in the world, a plant that could build a "bomber an hour." And so began one of the most fascinating and overlooked chapters in American history. Drawing on unique access to archival material and exhaustive research, A. J. Baime has crafted a riveting narrative that hopscotches from Detroit to Washington to Normandy, from the assembly lines to the frontlines, and from the depths of professional and personal failure to the heights that Ford Motor Company and the American military ultimately achieved in the sky. "Wars are fought on many fronts, and A. J. Baime chronicles this little-known, but terrifically important battle to build America's bomber force with narrative zest and delicious detail. Put simply, it's a great read."--Neal Bascomb, best-selling author of The Perfect Mile "Fast-paced . . . the story certainly entertains."--New York TimesBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 05/05/2015
ISBN: 9780544483873
Pages: 400
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.30w x 1.00d
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★★★★★ 3
Basic everyday napkins but very thin
These are about as basic as paper napkins get. They work fine for everyday meals and quick cleanup, but they are definitely on the thinner side.
You usually end up needing more than one for messier foods or larger spills because they don’t feel especially absorbent or heavy-duty.
That said, the large count is convenient for everyday household use, cookouts, lunch packing, or casual gatherings where you go through napkins quickly.
Overall they’re functional budget napkins, just nothing particularly thick or special.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good purchase
Good price, not bad quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Solid Choice for Everyday Use
Would definitely order again when I run out. Sometimes the basics done well beat the alternatives trying too hard to be special. If you're looking for dependable napkins that won't let you down during dinner or cleanup time, these deliver. No fancy features, no gimmicks - just straightforward functionality at a fair price.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good value, good product
These are fine for the money. Absorbent, strong enough. Good value, will re-order these.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Simple, Durable, and a Great Pantry Staple
I bought these because they were inexpensive, and they turned out to be exactly what I expected in a good way.
They’re durable, have the size and softness of a standard everyday napkin, and the absorbency is solid for normal meals and spills.
The pack is a good size—it fits easily in my pantry but still holds a lot of napkins, so it lasts a long time before needing to restock.
If you’re just looking for simple, reliable napkins at a great price, these are a really good value.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026