This is the story of a forgotten railway built by the Germans to further their national and commercial ambitions spanning the territory between Berlin, the Persian Gulf and ultimately Bombay and which were brought to an ignominious close at the end of WW I. Meticulously researched and written with panache and exuberance, it uncovers unexplored details about a fascinating subject. A must for military buffs and anyone interested in the unraveling of historical events.
(James Baker - bwl 43 December 2007 ) |
