This profusely illustrated title, GERMAN LANGUAGE TEXT, shows the German railways in World War Two. Once described as "the most valuable asset of the Reich", the railroads were quite literally the arteries of life upon which all wartime efforts depended for the speedy movement of men and materials over long distances. This photo book chronicles the many and varied wartime activities and actions throughout Europe of the German National Railway. This is a fascinating look at a fascinating yet previously overlooked and undocumented aspect of the German war effort in World War Two. Two hundred and forty-six photos document in detail this fascinating chronicle. GERMAN LANGUAGE TEXT - NO ENGLISH