London Underground at War

The latest in the "Railway" series, this looks at London's transport system during WWII. From the construction of purpose-built deep shelters to the social changes such as the role of women workers, all aspects of the Tube during the war are covered.

About the author

Nick Cooper is an expert on the London Underground and has made a special study of how the Second World War impacted upon its operation, the role the Underground played in the lives of Londoners, and what survives from that era.

Summary

The first in a three part series of books on London transport during the Second World War - The Underground, Railways and Buses. Nick Cooper explores the impact of the war upon the running of the Underground and the role it played in so many people's lives.

Product details

• Authors: Nick Cooper
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.2014
• EAN: 9781445622019
• ISBN: 978-1-4456-2201-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 233 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 374 g
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches