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. Transporta
This title presents a collection of photographs illustrating the human and operational cost of two world wars on the Great Western Railway taken from the archiv
The railways were intrinsic to fighting the First World War, whether at home or abroad. On the Western Front and beyond trains ferried men and supplies to and f
A fascinating account of the British Railways system’s vital role in the defense of the country and support of the Allied forces during WWII. The outbreak of
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