Great War Railwaymen: Britain’s Railway Company Workers at War 1914-1918 - Softcover

Higgins, Jeremy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910500003 ISBN 13: 9781910500002

Publisher: Uniform Press, 2015

Synopsis

As the lifeblood of the First World War, the railway network in Britain became more essential than ever before, as it transported men and supplies back and forth from the front on a staggering scale. Railways were fundamental to the war effort: if they were ever to break down, the grand war machine would collapse along with them. Great War Railwaymen celebrates the incredible technological and strategic achievement of this system, as well as the hardworking people behind the scenes who operated it.
 
With a foreword by Michael Portillo, this book offers not only a loving account of the immense dedication and bravery of the thousands who ran the war railways, but also over 120 fascinating photos from the renowned collections of the Imperial War Museums and the National Railways Museum.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeremy Higgins has worked for the railway for thirteen years, and is currently a director of Cross Country trains.

Review:

"Explores the contribution of British railway companies and railways operated or utilized overseas to the war effort during World War I, considering the railway of the Central Powers in the buildup to conflict in Europe." (Journal of Economic Literature)

About this edition

• Publisher: Uniform Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1910500003
• ISBN 13: 9781910500002
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320