Chapter
The Rise and Fall of Industrial Giant Friedrich Krupp
16:11 - 21:34 (05:23)
Friedrich Krupp attempted to make modern steel in 1811, but struggled to make a profit and incurred significant debts. Despite building a large machine shop in 1819, his reliance on the local river for power led to limited productivity.
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Friedrich Krupp founded Cast Steel Works in 1811, investing his entire inheritance to acquire property and equipment, and obsessing over the secrets of cast steel.
16:11 - 19:38 (03:27)
Cast Steel
Summary
Friedrich Krupp founded Cast Steel Works in 1811, investing his entire inheritance to acquire property and equipment, and obsessing over the secrets of cast steel.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Industrial Giant Friedrich Krupp
EpisodePart One: The Man Who Invented The Military-Industrial Complex
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Friedrich Krupp's early efforts to create a cast steel business faced many financial struggles, but he eventually secured the family's first military contract with Prussia.
19:38 - 21:34 (01:56)
Krupp Family
Summary
Friedrich Krupp's early efforts to create a cast steel business faced many financial struggles, but he eventually secured the family's first military contract with Prussia.