Download or read book Schenectady: a City Transformed by War written by William Pelotte and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World War II and its impact on communities across the country were far-reaching. Schenectady, with major industries and a growing population, was positioned well to handle the escalating war overseas. The following is an examination of how the city of Schenectady, its corporate partners, and its citizens were able to adapt to the challenges and demands placed upon them during these years.