For the King's Service - Railway Ships at War

The Army and Navy had demand for ships during both world wars. They were needed as troop transports, minesweepers, hospital ships, armed merchant cruisers and even as aircraft carriers. This title tells the story of the many railway steamers which joined the fight to rid the world of Axis yoke, and successes and disasters of railway ships at war.

Summary

The Army and Navy had demand for ships during both world wars. They were needed as troop transports, minesweepers, hospital ships, armed merchant cruisers and even as aircraft carriers. This title tells the story of the many railway steamers which joined the fight to rid the world of Axis yoke, and successes and disasters of railway ships at war.

Product details

• Authors: A. J. Mullay
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780752446271
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-4627-1
• No. of pages: 192
• Illustrations: 100 illustrations
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Ships