Industries

Definition

Industries refer to sectors or areas of economic activity that involve producing goods or providing services. During WWII, industries such as manufacturing, aviation, and military production played a crucial role in supporting the war effort.

Related terms

War production board: Government agency established during WWII responsible for overseeing industrial production for wartime needs.

Mass production: Manufacturing method characterized by large-scale production of standardized products using assembly lines.

Industrialization: Process that involves developing industries on a large scale within a region or country.