The Liberation Line
The Last Untold Story of the Normandy Landings
(Autor) Christian WolmarAs the Allied forces advanced through France following the Normandy landings, just behind the frontline the US Military Rail Service and their counterparts in the Royal Engineers were at work, ensuring that crucial supply lines were up and running - without them the liberation of France and the invasion of Germany would founder. Based on original research, 'The Liberation Line' reveals how the railwaymen overcame enemy attacks, sabotage and booby traps to repair many hundreds of miles of destroyed railway tracks and dozens of bridges and tunnels in order to deliver victory.
Christian Wolmar
Christian Wolmar is a British journalist, author, and railway historian known for his in-depth research and analysis of transportation systems. He has written numerous books on railways, including "Fire and Steam: How the Railways Transformed Britain" and "The Great Railway Revolution: The Epic Story of the American Railroad." Wolmar's writing style is characterized by his ability to make complex historical and technical information accessible to a wide audience. His works have had a significant impact on the field of railway history and have helped to popularize the study of transportation systems. "Fire and Steam" is considered his most famous work, providing a comprehensive overview of the impact of railways on British society and economy.
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