An illustrated history of the Grand Crimean Central Railway, which was built during the Crimean War and helped to bring about a conclusion to the war, saving thousands of lives. The line was built in a matter of months and allowed food and clothing to be transported from the Allied camps at Sevastopol to the supply base of Balaclava. This book looks at the building of the line and at how it changed the war. Illustrated with black & white sketches and maps. 96 pages.