Deeds of a great railway : A record of the enterprise and achievements of the…
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"Deeds of a Great Railway" by G. R. S. Darroch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the contributions and achievements of the London and North-Western Railway Company during the Great War, shedding light on its crucial role in supporting the war effort. Through this narrative, Darroch aims to highlight the significant yet often overlooked impact of railway operations on military logistics during a time
of conflict. The opening of "Deeds of a Great Railway" introduces readers to the context of Britain's unpreparedness for World War I, commencing on August 5, 1914. It recounts the initial shock of the nation as it faced the looming German threat and reflects on the early missteps made by the government and military leaders. Darroch provides a specific focus on the London and North-Western Railway's response to the demands of war, detailing how its workforce adapted to the rapid mobilization of troops and supplies through efficient rail transportation. Prominent figures in the railway industry, including the Chief Mechanical Engineer C. J. Bowen-Cooke, are acknowledged for their pivotal roles in transforming railway operations into a vital support system for the military. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Darroch, G. R. S. (George Richard Sutton), 1880-1959 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Maxse, Leopold James, 1864-1932 |
| Title | Deeds of a great railway : A record of the enterprise and achievements of the London and North-Western Railway company during the Great War |
| Credits |
Produced by Terry Jeffress and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Transportation |
| Subject | London and North-Western Railway |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45563 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45563-1 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 529 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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