Steer, Peter

Railway Travel in World War Two

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ISBN 13:: 9781399063173
author:: Steer, Peter
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Pen & Sword Transport
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 2.9 x 24.2 x 24.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
Condition:: New
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Railway Travel in World War Two by Peter Steer is a detailed examination of how the British public's mobility needs were met during the war years. The book challenges common assumptions about railway travel during this period, revealing that the reality was more complex than often believed. The Railway Executive Committee managed the railways throughout the war, and their decisions on passenger numbers were influenced by conflicts with the government over controlling overcrowded trains. Propaganda campaigns aimed at restricting 'unnecessary' travel also played a significant role in shaping public attitudes towards railway journeys. This book provides insight into how British citizens responded to travel restrictions, and how their attitudes corresponded to the widely-held mythology about railway travel during World War Two.

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