The Southern Railway: Further Recollections (Images of Rail)

The Southern Railway: Further Recollections (Images of Rail)

Following on the heels of Images of Rail: The Southern Railway, this volume takes a more detailed look at a historic railroad that has served the South for over 100 years and continues to serve as the Norfolk Southern Railway. Included in these pages are stories of bravery in war and
ingenuity in peace. From 1942 to 1945, the 727th Railway Operating Battalion'sponsored by the Southern Railway'served in North Africa and up the spine of Italy into Germany. The courageous unit received a citation from Gen. George S. Patton for its involvement in the Sicily Campaign.
Country USA
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2005-09-14
Format Kindle eBook

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