The United States was, to a large extent, unprepared for war on the outbreak of hostilities with Germany. But when the step finally was taken, all the industrial, economic, and military resources, of the country, were mobilized. An account of how this was accomplished and the results of these efforts are described in the pages following.
PREPARING FOR WAR
NEWTON D. BAKER
SECRETARY OF WAR
State of war formally declared.
Neutrality had delayed military preparations.
Great armies necessary.
Organization of finance, agriculture and industry.