The Battle of the Railways, 1940-41: How Britain's Rail Staff Defied the Luftwaffe

Britain’s railway personnel endured relentless wartime pressures, keeping the network operational against Luftwaffe strikes.

In 1939, Britain possessed the most concentrated and intricate railway system in the world. With the outbreak of war, this network was of vital importance in keeping the country running. Many people today are aware of the impact of the Blitz in 1940-41, when Germany’s Luftwaffe sought to terrorise the British people into submission through bombing of civilian targets. ...