Allis-Chalmers The Industrial Titan That Powered the 20th Century: From World War II to the Nuclear Age-How One Company Helped Build Modern America, Then Vanished

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<p><b>How does a billion-dollar company that powered cities, fed nations, and helped win wars just... disappear?</b></p><p>Allis-Chalmers wasn't just a manufacturer. It was an <i>empire</i> of steel, innovation, and ambition-a name once etched into tractors, turbines, war machines, and nuclear reactors. From the dust of bankrupt iron foundries to the front lines of the Manhattan Project, Allis-Chalmers rose to become one of the most powerful and influential machinery giants in American history.</p><p>And then, it vanished.</p><p>In <b><i>Allis-Chalmers: The Industrial Titan That Powered the 20th Century</i></b>, you'll uncover the untold story of how a company that helped shape modern civilization collapsed into silence. With gripping narrative and deep historical insight, this book takes you inside: </p><ul><li><p>The rise of Edward P. Allis-from failed lawyer to industrial visionary</p></li><li><p>How the company revolutionized farming during the Great Depression</p></li><li><p>Their hidden role in building the atomic bomb</p></li><li><p>The secret visit by FDR during WWII</p></li><li><p>Their post-war boom into nuclear power and global energy</p></li><li><p>The labor strikes, legal wars, and leadership failures that broke the empire</p></li><li><p>The haunting final years-and what's left of Allis-Chalmers today</p></li></ul><p>This isn't just industrial history. It's a <i>corporate thriller</i>, a lesson in leadership, and a warning to every company that thinks success lasts forever.</p><br>