War by Timetable

"War by Timetable" explores how the mobilization plans and railway schedules of the European powers in 1914 inadvertently propelled them towards global conflict, revealing flaws in their war strategies and the unintended consequences of their logistical preparations. The book offers a detailed examination of the circumstances and decisions that contributed to the outbreak of the First World War. Written by renowned and often controversial historian A.J.P. Taylor, this work provides an insightful look into the origins of one of history’s most significant conflicts.