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How Krupp Built an Arms Empire
42:04 - 45:20 (03:16)
Krupp's success in making cast steel axles and springs for trains led to his realization that he could generate demand for guns by playing to people's inherent attraction to them. He stoked a nation's demand for guns and built an arms empire.
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Krupp became wealthy by making cast steel axles and springs for trains and train tires.
42:04 - 44:00 (01:56)
Summary
Krupp became wealthy by making cast steel axles and springs for trains and train tires. By bringing his product to exhibitions, Krupp was able to generate interest and generate buzz without the existence of an ad industry, knowing that he could stoke a nation's demand for guns by playing to people's inherent attraction to them.
ChapterHow Krupp Built an Arms Empire
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44:00 - 45:20 (01:20)
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