Wartime On The Railways
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Wartime On The Railways
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Author : David Wragg
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2012-10-01
Wartime On The Railways written by David Wragg and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-01 with Transportation categories.
Presenting an account of the part played by Britain's railways during the Second World War, this book deals with operational matters and the impact of enemy action on railways. It also looks at financial arrangements, the part played by railway workshops in producing equipment for the military, and the wartime experience of the railways' ships.
Troops Trains And Trades
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Author : Philippa Rogers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Troops Trains And Trades written by Philippa Rogers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Railroads categories.
The story of the railway personnel and success of the railway system in WA in ensuring the effective movement of troops and supplies during World War 2. Quarto, photos.
Britain S Railways In Wartime
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Author : Kevin Robertson
language : en
Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Britain S Railways In Wartime written by Kevin Robertson and has been published by Ian Allan Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Photography of railroads categories.
During World War 2 Britain's railways were in the frontline and were targeted by the Luftwaffe's violent offensive against the homeland. Many railway workers lost their lives, and locomotives, rolling stock and infrastructure were destroyed. However, the railways were also an essential part of Britain's war effort, not only maintaining the flow of people and goods at home and evacuating people from the cities, but also playing a vital role in the movement of the armed forces and their equipment. The massive build up to D-Day would not have been possible without the logistical support of the railways. During this challenging and turbulent time, many photographers recorded for posterity the impact of war on the railways. As with many aspects of daily life during the war, the railways were effectively brought under government control and many photographs were taken for propaganda purposes. Despite this, there are also many moving images of the struggle to survive. In this excellent volume, distinguished railway author and dedicated historian Kevin Robertson has brought together the very best of a fascinating collection of images which have never been seen before. Showing not only locomotives, rolling stock, and infrastructure, he also beautifully captures the plight of the people involved at the time who kept the railways running against all the odds. This will be essential reading for all railway historians and enthusiasts, as well as anyone who is interested in the social context of this significant period.
Railways In Wartime
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Author : Tim Bryan
language : en
Publisher: Shire Publications
Release Date : 2011-07-19
Railways In Wartime written by Tim Bryan and has been published by Shire Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-19 with Transportation categories.
The strategic importance of railways was recognized almost from the beginning of their development, but it was not until the end of the nineteenth century that their real value was appreciated by the military. In both the First and Second World Wars, railways were crucial in the transportation of men, munitions and coal, whilst on the Continent British forces operated railways to support the war effort. The heroic story of railways at war was confirmed in the months before and after the 'D' Day landings in 1944 when literally thousands of trains were run to support the Allied invasion, cementing their role as the 'fourth service' during World War II. Here, Tim Bryan provides an authoritative and fully illustrated guide to the railway's role in twentieth-century wartime.
Rails To The Front
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Author : Augustus Veenendaal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-11-21
Rails To The Front written by Augustus Veenendaal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-21 with Military railroads categories.
The military use of railways derives from their ability to move troops or material rapidly and, less commonly, on their use as a platform for military systems (like armoured trains and heavy artillery). Until recently, the mobility of large armies generally depended on control of railways to move reinforcements, ammunition and food, as the locomotive and railways cars proved far superior to animal-drawn equipment. Historians Augustus J. Veenendaal and H. Roger Grant capture the critical impact of railways in an abundance of conflicts worldwide, from the German revolutions in the 1840s to the Gulf War in the 1990s.
Railways At War
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Author : J. N. Westwood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Railways At War written by J. N. Westwood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Transportation categories.
Railways In Wartime
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Author : Ernest Frank Carter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964
Railways In Wartime written by Ernest Frank Carter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Military railroads categories.
Jernbanernes militære historie med tyngden på den britiske indsats. Den behandlede periode omfatter især tiden fra den amerikanske borgerkrig til 2. verdenskrig.
Britain S Railways In Wartime
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Author : Anthony Lambert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Britain S Railways In Wartime written by Anthony Lambert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with History categories.
In the long and absorbing history of Britain's railways, the most challenging years were those of the two World Wars, when they were needed the most. Transportation of everything that was grown, made, or mined, as well as soldiers, sailors, airmen, and civilians largely fell to the nation's trains. Yet the indispensable role of railways in wartime has been largely overlooked. This book pays tribute to the way railway workers responded to the demand that they do more with less resources, called upon as they were to cope with an extraordinary change in the character and volume of passenger and goods traffic, to endure dangerously long hours, and to overcome the fear of moving in and through war zones. Small wayside stations could be transformed into a frenzy of activity by the arrival of a camp or supply depot on its doorstep, while disruption through bomb damage could turn the shift of the locomotive crew into an indefinite wait for relief. Featuring a gazetteer of the monuments and memorials created to honor fallen railway workers, this book pays tribute to their heroic responses to the demands of war.
War On The Line
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Author : Bernard Darwin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
War On The Line written by Bernard Darwin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Facts About British Railways In Wartime
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Author : British Railways Press Office, London
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1943
Facts About British Railways In Wartime written by British Railways Press Office, London and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1943 with Railroads categories.