Aired Friday May 20,
4:00am - 4:45amon Channel 5
The Railways That Built Britain with Chris Tarrant
Series 1 Episode 2: How the Railways Won the WarThe railways played a crucial role during the two world wars. The factories were converted to produce munitions, the lines kept vital supply lines open, carried troops to and from the front line, and its underground stations became bomb shelters. There were heroes, but also victims as the railways became an enemy target.
- Category
- Documentary / History
- Original air date
- 2017-02-20
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