When famed whiz kid Charles Bates "Tex" Thornton bought a small microwave tube company from Charles Litton in 1953, few people could have foreseen that it would evolve into a $5.5 billion global high-tech enterprise with leading positions in ship-building, information technology, and defense and commercial electronics. The Legend of Litton Industries recounts the ingenuity, determination and corporate strategy of its leaders and dedicated personnel. Carefully researched and lavishly illustrated, this comprehensive history captures the essence of what it takes to succeed in the global, high-tech marketplace.
When famed whiz kid Charles Bates "Tex" Thornton bought a small microwave tube company from Charles Litton in 1953, few people could have foreseen that it would evolve into a $5.5 billion global high-tech enterprise with leading positions in ship-building, information technology, and defense and commercial electronics. The Legend of Litton Industries recounts the ingenuity, determination and corporate strategy of its leaders and dedicated personnel. Carefully researched and lavishly illustrated, this comprehensive history captures the essence of what it takes to succeed in the global, high-tech marketplace.