The Battle of the Railways, 1940-41
how britain's rail staff defied the luftwaffe
$99.07
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
3 July 2025
Summary
The Battle of the Railways: Britain’s Unsung Heroes of the Blitz
In 1939, Britain boasted the world’s most concentrated railway system, a lifeline crucial for the nation’s wartime survival. While the Blitz of 1940-41 is well-known, few recognize the “Battle of the Railways” – the Luftwaffe’s relentless attempts to cripple this vital network.
This is the story of the railway personnel’s herculean efforts to keep the system running amidst constant bombardment. Despite sporadic…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781036107444 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1036107442 |
| Author: | Matthew Richardson |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 3 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Matthew Richardson
Matthew Richardson is curator of social history at Manx National Heritage. He has a long term interest in military history, and has published widely on the subject of the two world wars in particular. In recent years he has produced a number of acclaimed exhibitions covering the Isle of Man TT races, and continues to research and publish in this area also.
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