And I I came across a book by a guy named Paul Dixon called the rise of the GI Army that's about the effort to sort of build up the World War II American Military before Pearl Harbor and really making the case of the kind of like wisdom of the people who saw in 1939 1940 that America was.
Matt Yglesias · The Ezra Klein Show · Jun 2024 Listen at 1:30:39 Why people recommend it
God is on the Road by Paul Dixon is a historical examination focusing on the pivotal efforts to build up the American military prior to the United States entry into World War II. On an episode of The Ezra Klein Show titled Matt Yglesias on Trump's Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices!, which aired on June 21, 2024, guest Matt Yglesias discussed coming across the book, referencing its exploration of the pre-war buildup and the foresight of leaders who recognized threats as early as 1939 and 1940. Yglesias highlighted the wisdom of those who understood the necessity of industrial and military preparation long before the attack on Pearl Harbor galvanized the nation. The volume details the logistical and political hurdles overcome to strengthen American defense capabilities during a time of profound global uncertainty. Listeners of the podcast received insight into the historical parallels regarding strategic planning and national readiness. Yglesias used the book to illustrate the importance of anticipating large-scale crises and making difficult investments in security before catastrophe strikes. The discussion emphasized the critical role of visionary leadership in mobilizing a reluctant populace toward essential collective action.
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“and I I came across a book by a guy named Paul Dixon called the rise of the GI Army that's about the effort to sort of build up the World War II American Military before Pearl Harbor and really making the case of the kind of like wisdom of the people who saw in 1939 1940 that America was”
