RAILWAYS at WAR: How railroads were used in war (WWI, WWII, more) LAST NEW BOOK

Description

Railways at War
by John Westwood
This is a NEW BOOK (not used).
We handle all books with white gloves (no fingerprints on your book).
A Railroad Bookmark is included with each book.
Book is wrapped and mailed in a top-quality, durable container.
We try hard to be the NUMBER 1 Railroad Book Dealer on ebay with 1,500+ titles.
Order before 3:00 pm (ET) for same-day postal mailing.
Note:
This book is
Out of Print
and no longer available from the publisher.
This book was printed in 1981. It is an excellent history.
You will not be able to find this book
NEW
anywhere else (other books on the market are used).
1 book left - LAST NEW BOOK.
* Hardbound w/ Dust Cover
* 224 pages
* 100+ photos
Description of book....
Superb history of the use of railroads in war, beginning with the Prussian General Staff in 1830 which carried out the first study of their practical military use.
The author explains that it took a surprisingly long time for the Great Powers to utilize railways and that it was their decisive impact during the American Civil War that showed how important they could be.
By World War I, railroads were an integral part of warfare and had, the book argues, almost had as profound an effect on warfare as the introduction of gunpowder had.
The ability to mobilize and support millions of troops was the hallmark of the "total war" that rail transport made possible.
Book is packed with vivid and provocative vignettes and illustrated throughout with black and white photos. This book is essential reading for every railway enthusiast and student of military history.
Book looks at
how railroads were used in war.
Chapters include:
* Early Railways and the Military
* American Civil War
* Franco-Prussian War
* Russo-Japanese War
* World War I
* World War II
Includes
vintage photographs
with
accompanying text throughout
.
Hardbound w/ Dust Cover, 7.50x10.25, 224 pages, 100+ photos, index.
Visit our ebay store to view other books of interest. We add new books regularly so check back often.
We sell books: Railroad, Aviation, and Modeling books of the Golden Age Era.
WE PACKAGE OUR BOOKS EXTREMELY WELL SO THE BOOK WILL NOT BE DAMAGED IN THE MAIL.