This book looks at the effect the railways had on the outcome of World War 1 in the region known as the Arras sector in northern France. Looks at the building of railways and their use during the war. Also looks at the role these railways played in the reconstruction and recovery of the area.
Some of the lines remained open and served the sugar beet industry through as late as the 1950s. Also contains a section showing what remains to be seen of these railways today. Well illustrated throughout with black & white photographs and maps. Hardback. 274 pages.