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Images of America: Massachusetts
Springfield Armory
Pres. George Washington authorized Springfield Armory to begin manufacturing small arms for the US military in 1794.
Over nearly two centuries until its closure in 1968, the government armory at Springfield, Massachusetts, became legendary, not only for the arms provided to soldiers during conflicts such as the War of 1812, the Civil War, and World War II, but also for the way in which those arms were crafted. The drive to produce firearms of high quality and quantity for the nation's military created a need to improve manufacturing methods and machinery. Armory advancements, such as the interchangeability of parts, helped lay the groundwork of the American Industrial Revolution. Because of these efforts, Springfield Armory is recognized not only as a first-rate government arms manufacturer, but also as a hub of industry, attracting thousands of skilled men and women from around the world.
Over nearly two centuries until its closure in 1968, the government armory at Springfield, Massachusetts, became legendary, not only for the arms provided to soldiers during conflicts such as the War of 1812, the Civil War, and World War II, but also for the way in which those arms were crafted. The drive to produce firearms of high quality and quantity for the nation's military created a need to improve manufacturing methods and machinery. Armory advancements, such as the interchangeability of parts, helped lay the groundwork of the American Industrial Revolution. Because of these efforts, Springfield Armory is recognized not only as a first-rate government arms manufacturer, but also as a hub of industry, attracting thousands of skilled men and women from around the world.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 2, 2015
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June 5, 2020
A good read
The Springfield Armory is an integral part of the American success story. Without its people and the designs of excellence that the United States produced, the effectiveness of the American military would have been greatly diminished.
The Springfield Armory is an integral part of the American success story. Without its people and the designs of excellence that the United States produced, the effectiveness of the American military would have been greatly diminished.
August 9, 2022
I am an educational consultant with the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, so I am biased when I say I was fascinated by the photographs and stories that Alex (Armory Curator) pulls into this book.
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