US Congress Discusses Wartime Budget

During wartime, Congress faced significant challenges related to war and peace, leading to increased mobilization efforts and a new budget to address manpower shortages. War mobilization director Burns called for all-out war production, emphasizing the need for more men to produce more shells and fire more guns in 1945. The urgency was so great that 8-inch shells were produced, shipped, and fired at the front in less than 18 days.

How did Director Burns propose to address the need for war production?

What is the significance of the 8 inch shells being made and shipped in less than 18 days?