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Oct 11, 2015 · The production of the carbine by Saginaw more efficiently armed a large number of US soldiers during World War II while simultaneously providing a more effective small arm for those soldiers to do their respective duties.
- Ed Glowacki
As the United States entered the conflict of World War II, Saginaw's industrial complex was geared towards production supporting the war effort. Munitions and components for military vehicles made Saginaw a significant contributor to the nation's eventual victory.
Oct 11, 2015 · The Gun Plant was an important member of the United States War effort during WWII. This plant was responsible for the manufacturing of the Browning 1919 machine guns and later on M1 Carbine semi-automatic rifles.
- Joshua Mapes
May 26, 2014 · Most of us know that World War II was the largest war in the history of the world, with more than 100 million people involved from more than 30 different countries. But what role did Michigan...
Dec 18, 2009 · All three of the weapons were manufactured in Saginaw between 1941 and 1945 for use in World War II at Saginaw Steering Plant 2, where Main spent 33 of his 35 years as a General Motors Corp....
The SS Saginaw Victory was a Victory ship built during World War II under the Emergency Shipbuilding program. It was laid down and launched by the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, and completed on February 9, 1945. The ship's United States Maritime Commission designation was VC2-S-AP3 and hull number 152.
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Informational Resources. Saginaw History. Early Beginnings. The first recorded European visitor was Father Henri Nouvel in 1675, a Jesuit Priest from St. Ignace. From 1675 to 1819, the original residents of the Saginaw area consisted of the Sauk and Chippewa Indian tribes, as well as European fur trappers and traders.
