Military trains and railways an illustrated history / Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage.

Author/creator Lepage, Jean-Denis G. G., 1952-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoJefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2017]
Descriptionviii, 205 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
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Abstract "Featuring many detailed drawings, this history of military trains and railways from 1853 through 1953 describes how the railroad transformed the nature of warfare. Transport and logistics are discussed for armored trains, rail-borne artillery and armored combat vehicles, medical evacuation trains and draisines. The railroad's role in establishing European colonial empires in Asia and Africa is examined"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 201) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2017032529
ISBN9781476667607 (softcover : alk. paper)

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