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History documents well the convergence of the Railroad Industry and the War Effort that was World War I.
Ninety-six years ago today, in 1917, most of the Railroad System of the US became MILITARY VEHICLES ! ! !
Additionally, under government control to support of the war effort, "Over 100,000 new railroad cars and 1,930 steam engines were ordered--designed to the latest standards--at a total cost of $380 million."
These were indeed MILITARY VEHICLES.
On behalf of the supporters of an SS Railroad Forum, I present this "substantiating evidence"... <GRIN>...
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-...nment-takes-over-control-of-nations-railroads
Ninety-six years ago today, in 1917, most of the Railroad System of the US became MILITARY VEHICLES ! ! !
Additionally, under government control to support of the war effort, "Over 100,000 new railroad cars and 1,930 steam engines were ordered--designed to the latest standards--at a total cost of $380 million."
These were indeed MILITARY VEHICLES.
On behalf of the supporters of an SS Railroad Forum, I present this "substantiating evidence"... <GRIN>...
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-...nment-takes-over-control-of-nations-railroads
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