BRITISH RAILWAYS AND THE GREAT WAR ORGANISATION, EFFORTS, DIFFICULTIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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.
Description
A detailed and absolutely comprehensive semi-official history of all aspects of the various railway companies (GWR, L&SWR, GER, LNER etc.) during the Great War. Includes topics such as higher organisation and co-ordination, military ambulance trains, troop traffic arrangements, enlistment of railwaymen, carriage of explosives, the Euston-Thurso Naval Special, railways and the air-raids, the work of railway companies’ steamers, ports (Harwich, Richborough etc.), railways overseas, travel restrictions, and employment of women. .
Edwin A Pratt’s classic account of the extent to which Railways were use in warfare preceding the outbreak Great War “THE RISE OF RAIL POWER IN WAR AND CONQUEST 1833-1914” has also been reprinted by The Naval & Military Press.
Additional information
| Author/Editor | Edwin A Pratt |
|---|---|
| Product Code | 28710 |
| Delivery | This item is usually dispatched Next Day |
| Format | 2020 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1902). Two volumes Softback xx+1194pp in total + 72 B&W Illustrations & 23 Map & Diagrams |
| ISBN | 9781783316960 |
