"Kimble's research and interviews breathe life into this little-known contribution to the U.S. war effort. Prairie Forge is an entertaining, well-written narrative of the tremendous role Nebraskans, Henry Doorly, and scrap metal played in shaping the early years of the war."-Tom Mele, Scrap Magazine "Solid, thoroughly researched. . . . [Prairie Forge] should be on the shelf of every Nebraska public library."-Bruce D. Cohen, H-Net "With ease, Kimble tells a story that goes beyond junk collecting and illuminates the fascinating tale of how Nebraska helped forge the way for one of the most significant military victories in Western history."-Erin Seaward-Hiatt, L Magazine"Kimble's well-crafted narrative capably examines this often poorly understood moment of American history."-Thomas H. Berg, South Dakota History "A worthwhile contribution and an enjoyable read on a topic of surprising interest and importance."-Maury Klein, Journal of American History "Prairie Forge is a little gem of a book."-Denise M. Bostdorff, Rhetoric & Public Affairs
