Military trains and railways an illustrated history / Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage.
| Author/creator | Lepage, Jean-Denis G. G., 1952- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2017] |
| Description | viii, 205 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 201) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2017032529 |
| ISBN | 9781476667607 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |