In 1912 the British did not anticipate fighting a war on their own
soil, but did anticipate the use of the railways as a massive
facilitator for troops in the forthcoming European war. The author had
access to official information when compiling this important
semi-official work, which covers all aspects from the preparations for
war in 1912 until the end of the Railway Executive Committee control in
1921. In addition to a general survey there is an account for each major
railway company. Much technical information is included throughout this
monumental work of reference.