Isbn: 9781331112402 - our railway system viewed in reference to invasion: being a translation of a memoir entitled the training of railways for war, in time of peace (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a translation of Baron von Weber's influential account of the profound use of railways in warfare during the mid-19th century. A military engineer of note responsible for the planning and execution of vast rail networks throughout Europe, Weber discusses the impact of railways on the strategy and tactics of the era including troop movement, logistics, and the support of military campaigns. The book is not just a historical account but also includes an analysis of the Prussian, French, and Austrian approach to leveraging railways for military advantage, with Weber offering his own insights and recommendations. In detailing the technological, strategic, and organizational changes brought about by the advent of rail, the author provides a comprehensive and expert account of a significant chapter in military history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …