General Motors

General Motors

How did General Motors shape America's destiny?

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Discover the origin story of General Motors, from its triumphant role in WWII to its dramatic fall into bankruptcy, in this skoob. Also explore the intricate web of decisions that transformed GM from an industrial powerhouse into a cautionary tale of corporate priorities gone awry.

Ep 1:

How Did Detroit Drive the Allied Victory in WWII?

Ep 2:

How Did GM Revolutionize Car Manufacturing?

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Discussions (13)

Porter

Level 7 · 9 mo ago

I don't buy the 'arsenal of democracy' hype. GM owned Opel and supplied the Nazis with trucks to blitz Europe. They profited from both sides.

Cassidy

Level 6 · 8 mo ago

The Nazi stuff is bonkers!

Maya

Level 7 · 9 mo ago

Lutz was right. You can't let finance guys run a product company. They look at numbers and forget the actual car. That ignition switch tragedy is what happens when you prioritize pennies over people. Disgusting.

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