A detailed reference work examining British military railways overseas during World War 1. Contains an introduction to the use of railways in wartime, followed by chapters examining British-operated railways around the world which were used during the war. Includes an in-depth look at railways in France, as well as those in the Middle East, Africa, New Zealand and Russia. Each chapter looks at where railways operated and how they were used by the British military. Well illustrated throughout with black & white photographs, maps, diagrams and tabulated data. Hardback. 400 pages.