RHINO TANKS AND STICKY BOMBS: GI Ingenuity in World War II

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Coming of age during the Great Depression, the American boys who fought in World War II had, through necessity, developed a unique brand of technological resourcefulness. This proficiency provided GIs with another weapon in a distinctly American way of war. Claims that this mentality was critical to America's success, giving servicemen the know-how and can-do spirit to creatively engineer solutions to wartime problems. Describes how the tinkerer's mentality promoted a technical aptitude and willingness to adapt, unmatched by other armies fielded during World War II. At the same time, the US command structure demonstrated a willingness to evaluate, accept, and employ such efforts to improve both fighting capacity and the general comfort of US servicemen. Contains 30 black and white illustrations and 3 tables.