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Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the... by Wolmar, Christian Hardback
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- ISBN
- 1586489712
- EAN
- 9781586489717
- Date of Publication
- 2010-11-02
- Publication Name
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- Type
- Hardback
- Release Title
- Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the Railways
- Artist
- Wolmar, Christian
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Before the nineteenth century, armies had to rely on slow and unreliable methods of transportation to move soldiers and equipment during times of conflict. But with the birth of the railroad in the early 1830s, the way wars were fought would change forever. In Engines of War , renowned expert Christian Wolmar tells the story of that transformation, examining all the engagements in which railways played a part from the Crimean War and American Civil War through both world wars, the Korean War, and the Cold War with its mysterious missile trains. He shows that the 'iron road' not only made armies far more mobile, but also greatly increased the scale and power of available weaponry. Wars began to be fought across wider fronts and over longer timescales, with far deadlier consequences. From armored engines with their swiveling guns to track sabotage by way of dynamite, railway lines constructed across frozen Siberian lakes and a Boer war ambush involving Winston Churchill, Engines of War shows how the railways - a fantastic generator of wealth in peacetime - became a weapon of war exploited to the full by governments across the world.
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Publisher
Public Affairs
ISBN-10
1586489712
ISBN-13
9781586489717
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92461480
Product Key Features
Book Title
Engines of War : How Wars Were Won and Lost on the Railways
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Railroads / History, Military / General, Military / Vehicles
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
21.5 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
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Publishers Weekly Wolmar writes with an authoritative tone and solid research on how railroads, with their ability to move vast numbers of troops, made "industrial-scale carnage possible." Library Journal Very accessible and likely to be popular with readers of general military history., Publishers Weekly "Wolmar writes with an authoritative tone and solid research on how railroads, with their ability to move vast numbers of troops, made "industrial-scale carnage possible." Library Journal "Very accessible and likely to be popular with readers of general military history.", Publishers Weekly "Wolmar writes with an authoritative tone and solid research on how railroads, with their ability to move vast numbers of troops, made "industrial-scale carnage possible." Library Journal "Very accessible and likely to be popular with readers of general military history.", Publishers Weekly âWolmar writes with an authoritative tone and solid research on how railroads, with their ability to move vast numbers of troops, made "industrial-scale carnage possible." Library Journal âVery accessible and likely to be popular with readers of general military history.â, Publishers Weekly Wolmar writes with an authoritative tone and solid research on how railroads, with their ability to move vast numbers of troops, made "industrial-scale carnage possible." Library Journal Very accessible and likely to be popular with readers of general military history., Publishers Weekly “Wolmar writes with an authoritative tone and solid research on how railroads, with their ability to move vast numbers of troops, made "industrial-scale carnage possible." Library Journal “Very accessible and likely to be popular with readers of general military history.”
Dewey Edition
22
Publication Date
2010-11-02
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
385.09
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- o***d (274)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchase4.1.2025 - Item arrived quickly and was exactly as described. Packaging was secure and professional, and the item was in perfect condition—looks even better in person! Great quality, excellent value for the price, and the seller was prompt and communicative throughout the process. Very satisfied and would absolutely buy from this seller again. Highly recommended!
- e***1 (1296)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis was an excellent transaction. Great condition. As described, in good condition, very good quality and appearance, and was safely packaged and quickly shipped. The costs were reasonable, and the communication was timely. I am very happy with my purchase. Thanks so much.
- c***m (391)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii; using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!Elon Musk: The Founder of Tesla, Paypal, ... by Connors, K. Paperback / softback (#305692808987)