Senator Harley M Kilgore Report On Mobilization Of Wartime Resources

The transcript discusses the strategic importance of shipping in the global war effort. It highlights the need for a strong military strategy, emphasizing the role of American shipping in sustaining attacks and delivering decisive blows against Germany. The decline in submarine sinkings and increased shipping output are seen as opportunities to enhance military planning for 1943. The text stresses the importance of fully mobilizing shipping resources for military use to expedite victory and bring soldiers home sooner.

What was the strategic importance of having enough ships during the initial movements of the global war?

• To sustain attacks and launch offensives against Germany

• To evacuate civilians from war zones

• To explore new trade routes

• To transport goods for peacetime commerce

What contributed to the record-breaking output of new ships?

• International shipbuilding competitions

• Discovery of new shipbuilding materials

• A sharp decline in submarine sinkings

• Increased demand for luxury cruises

How could the 3,000,000 tons of shipping be most effectively used according to the plan?

• For peacetime commerce

• To deliver a decisive blow in Europe

• To establish new trade routes

• For humanitarian aid missions

Why is American shipping considered vital to winning the war?

• It supports the tourism industry

• It provides jobs for civilians

• It can be used for international trade

• It can help win the war faster and bring soldiers home sooner

What must a nation at war strive for according to the final section?

• Perfection in wartime efforts

• Diplomatic relations

• Economic prosperity

• Technological advancements