Railways Of The Great War
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Railways Of The Great War
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Author : Colette Hooper
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Railways Of The Great War written by Colette Hooper and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Military railroads categories.
From the exploits of railwaymen at the Front to the secrets of railway spies who worked behind enemy lines; the manufacture of munitions in railway workshops to the role of railways in post-war remembrance âe" this book explores some of the remarkable stories of the railway war. Individually, each illuminates a different aspect of the conflict. Taken together, they provide us with a fresh perspective on the First World War as a whole. The Great War was the quintessential railway war. Railways helped to precipitate this mechanized conflict: they defined how it was fought and kept the home front moving; they conveyed millions to the trenches and evacuated the huge numbers of wounded. The railways sustained a terrible war of attrition and, ultimately, bore witness to its end. In Railways of the Great War, Michael Portillo and Colette Hooper tell the forgotten story of the war on the tracks and explore the numerous ways in which Britainâe(tm)s locomotives, railway companies and skilled railway workforce moulded the course of the conflict. From mobilizing men and moving weapons, to transporting food for troops and later taking grieving relatives to the battlefields on which their loved ones had fallen, the railways played a central role throughout this turbulent period in our history.
British Railways And The Great War Organisation Efforts Difficulties And Achievements
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Author : Edwin A. Pratt
language : en
Publisher: Dalcassian Publishing Company
Release Date : 1921-01-01
British Railways And The Great War Organisation Efforts Difficulties And Achievements written by Edwin A. Pratt and has been published by Dalcassian Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1921-01-01 with categories.
British Railways And The Great War
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Author : EDWIN A. PRATT
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-14
British Railways And The Great War written by EDWIN A. PRATT and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-14 with categories.
In 1912 the British did not anticipate fighting a war on their own soil, but did anticipate the use of the railways as a massive facilitator for troops in the forthcoming European war. The author had access to official information when compiling this important semi-official work, which covers all aspects from the preparations for war in 1912 until the end of the Railway Executive Committee control in 1921. In addition to a general survey there is an account for each major railway company. Much technical information is included throughout this monumental work of reference.
British Railways And The Great War
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Author : Edwin A. Pratt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1921
British Railways And The Great War written by Edwin A. Pratt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1921 with Railroads categories.
The North Eastern Railway In The First World War
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Author : Rob Langham
language : en
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Release Date : 2017-01-24
The North Eastern Railway In The First World War written by Rob Langham and has been published by Fonthill Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-24 with Transportation categories.
The North Eastern Railway underwent extreme change after the outbreak of war in August 1914. Within months, the company raised its own battalion of men and was the only railway company to do so. The NER also set to work adapting to the changes and requirements the war would bring. Not only would there be a drop in regular passenger traffic levels and increase in freight, transporting both war material and troops, but the workshops formerly used to build locomotives were turned over to making weapons of war. In December 1914, the railway came under attack from the Imperial German Navy, causing damage to the NER's infrastructure and killing several of its men. As the war went on, locomotives and rolling stock were sent to France to help with the enormous logistics required for operations on the Western Front. The planned opening of an electrified railway line for freight went ahead with a brand new fleet of powerful electric locomotives, adding to the company's portfolio of electrification with the electrified Tyneside passenger line and Newcastle Quayside. NER land was used to build an enormous munitions factory at Darlington and the unprecedented use of women in the work place meant traditionally male-only roles were increasingly seeing women take over and freeing men for military service.Overseas, men of the NER that joined the forces served with honour, but many were not to come home. The North Eastern Railway in the First World War tells the story of one railway's war, of how it continued to operate and adapt, and the men and women who served with the company or left to fight for the country's freedom.
British Railways And The Great War Organisation Efforts Difficulties And Achievements War College Series
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Author : Edwin A. Pratt
language : en
Publisher: War College Series
Release Date : 2015-02-24
British Railways And The Great War Organisation Efforts Difficulties And Achievements War College Series written by Edwin A. Pratt and has been published by War College Series this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-24 with categories.
This is a curated and comprehensive collection of the most important works covering matters related to national security, diplomacy, defense, war, strategy, and tactics. The collection spans centuries of thought and experience, and includes the latest analysis of international threats, both conventional and asymmetric. It also includes riveting first person accounts of historic battles and wars. Some of the books in this Series are reproductions of historical works preserved by some of the leading libraries in the world. As with any reproduction of a historical artifact, some of these books contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. We believe these books are essential to this collection and the study of war, and have therefore brought them back into print, despite these imperfections. We hope you enjoy the unmatched breadth and depth of this collection, from the historical to the just-published works.
British Military Railways Overseas In The Great War
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Author : Paul E. Waters
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-08
British Military Railways Overseas In The Great War written by Paul E. Waters and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08 with Military railroads categories.
Detailed history of British Military Railways overseas during WW1 - all theatres covered, from the Western Front to the Falkland Islands
The Great Western Railway In The First World War
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Author : Sandra Gittins
language : en
Publisher: Pitkin
Release Date : 2010
The Great Western Railway In The First World War written by Sandra Gittins and has been published by Pitkin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.
In August 1914 the GWR was plunged into war, the like of which this country had never experienced before. Over the years that followed life changed beyond measure, both for the men sent away to fight and the women who took on new roles at home. Not since 1922 has the history of the GWR in the First World War been recorded in a single volume. Using modern data-bases and enjoying greater access to archives, Sandra Gittins has been able to produce a complete history which traces the GWR from the early, optimistic days through the subsequent difficult years of the Great War, including Government demands for war manufacture, increased traffic and the tragic loss of staff. From GWR ships and ambulance trains to the employment of women, every part of the story is told, including the saddest of all, which is represented by a Roll of Honor.
British Railways And The Great War
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Author : EDWIN A. PRATT
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
British Railways And The Great War written by EDWIN A. PRATT and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
Railways Of The Great War With Michael Portillo
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Author : Colette Hooper
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2014-07-24
Railways Of The Great War With Michael Portillo written by Colette Hooper and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-24 with History categories.
From the exploits of railwaymen at the Front to the secrets of railway spies who worked behind enemy lines; the manufacture of munitions in railway workshops to the role of railways in post-war remembrance – this book explores some of the remarkable stories of the railway war. Individually, each illuminates a different aspect of the conflict. Taken together, they provide us with a fresh perspective on the First World War as a whole. The Great War was the quintessential railway war. Railways helped to precipitate this mechanized conflict: they defined how it was fought and kept the home front moving; they conveyed millions to the trenches and evacuated the huge numbers of wounded. The railways sustained a terrible war of attrition and, ultimately, bore witness to its end. In Railways of the Great War, Michael Portillo and Colette Hooper tell the forgotten story of the war on the tracks and explore the numerous ways in which Britain’s locomotives, railway companies and skilled railway workforce moulded the course of the conflict. From mobilizing men and moving weapons, to transporting food for troops and later taking grieving relatives to the battlefields on which their loved ones had fallen, the railways played a central role throughout this turbulent period in our history.