In "Freedom's Forge," Arthur Herman masterfully recounts the untold story of how American industry and ingenuity turned the tide of World War II. At a time when the Axis powers seemed invincible, two men, William Knudsen from the automobile world and shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser, were summoned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to transform America's industrial landscape. With the nation's survival at stake, these unlikely heroes marshaled the private sector's might, turning peacetime factories into the engines of war that would produce the planes, tanks, and ships necessary for victory. Herman's vivid narrative brings to life the colossal challenges faced by Knudsen and Kaiser as they rallied a diverse group of American businessmen to forsake their corporate rivalries for the national interest. Through their pioneering efforts, they not only outproduced the Axis powers but also laid the groundwork for America's post-war economic boom. "Freedom's Forge" is a compelling homage to the spirit of American innovation and the indomitable will of its people, highlighting a pivotal epoch when the fusion of business acumen and patriotic zeal reshaped the world.