Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the Railways
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The birth of the railway in the early 1830's revolutionized the way the world waged war. From armored engines with swiveling guns, to the practice of track sabotage, to the construction of tracks that crossed frozen Siberian lakes, the "iron road" facilitated conflict on a scale that was previously unimaginable. It not only made armies more mobile, but widened fighting fronts and increased the power and scale of available weaponry; a deadly combination...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1610390563
ISBN13:9781610390569
Release Date:November 2011
Publisher:PublicAffairs
Length:368 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.7" x 8.8"
Related Subjects
Engineering History Military Military Technology Railroads Technology TransportationCustomer Reviews
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