Wolmar, Christian
The Liberation Line: The Last Untold Story of the Normandy Landings
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838957520
- author:
- Wolmar, Christian
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.2 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Liberation Line: The Last Untold Story of the Normandy Landings In the aftermath of D-Day, a crucial yet often overlooked chapter in the Allied victory unfolded. A team of British and American railway engineers, working under intense pressure and in great danger, set out to rebuild the ravaged railways of Europe. Their mission was to keep the Allied forces fuelled as they pushed on into Germany. As territory was taken, these soldier-railroaders were close behind, undertaking extraordinary feats of engineering and heroism. They rebuilt bridges, laid track, and installed telegraph wires, all while dodging bullets, shells, and booby traps. The scale of their achievements is staggering, from the reconstruction of a 135-mile-long railway in just three days to the use of cigarette lighters as improvised signalling systems. This book tells the story of these unsung heroes, shedding light on a pivotal moment in history that has been largely overlooked.
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