Picatinny Arsenal
“Picatinny Arsenal” by John W. Rae is a photographic history published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on August 9, 1999. This edition, comprising 130 pages, presents a detailed overview of Picatinny Arsenal’s significant role in munitions production, particularly during pivotal moments in American history, such as World War II. The book highlights the arsenal’s evolution from its early days through various conflicts, showcasing its capabilities in producing larger munitions and its ongoing commitment to research and development.
Readers will find a rich collection of over 200 images that document the history of Picatinny Arsenal, including the Lake Denmark Naval Ammunition explosion in 1926 and the subsequent rebuilding efforts by the WPA. The book captures the contributions of both military and civilian personnel, providing insights into the arsenal’s operations and its impact on the development of conventional and nuclear weapons. This visual narrative serves as a historical account of the site, reflecting its importance from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm.
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When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Picatinny Arsenal was the only munitions plant in the nation capable of producing anything larger than small arms ammunition. Today, it is a sprawling reservation devoted to research and development of new weapons, both conventional and nuclear. With an introduction written by New Jersey Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, this photographic history traces Picatinny Arsenal’s role as the major ammunition research, development, and manufacture site from the Revolutionary War through Desert Storm. Picatinny Arsenal shows dramatic pictures of the Lake Denmark Naval Ammunition explosion in 1926, which leveled much of the arsenal, the rebuilding of the arsenal by the WPA, its role in the post-war era, and its museum. Taken mostly from Picatinny Arsenal’s archives, over 200 images capture the lives of people, both military and civilian, who made Picatinny what it is today.
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