firebat707
firebat707 t1_iyjx84t wrote
Reply to comment by Favicool in TIL that the southern United States converted all 11,500+ miles of its railroads from broad gauge (5 ft/1.524 m) to nearly-standard gauge (4 ft 9 in/1.448 m) in just 36 hours, starting on May 31, 1886 by 1859
Yes, if they could have gotten their hands on some, but the Soviets knew that and sabotaged all or most of the train engines in the line of German advance.
firebat707 t1_iyj0z1o wrote
Reply to comment by kokopilau in TIL that the southern United States converted all 11,500+ miles of its railroads from broad gauge (5 ft/1.524 m) to nearly-standard gauge (4 ft 9 in/1.448 m) in just 36 hours, starting on May 31, 1886 by 1859
Strangely enough, differing railroad gauges might have saved the Soviet Union during WW2, the Nazis couldn't use rails to supply their troops once in Russia. Which forced supplies onto the awful road network, making the German advance that much slower.
firebat707 t1_iwhwjfx wrote
Reply to comment by Riccma02 in TIL that the civilian sailors of the U.S. Merchant Marine had a higher casualty rate during World War II than any branch of the armed forces. by p38-lightning
Well when you make a ship injust over a month, there are going to be some corners cut.
firebat707 t1_iwc6eal wrote
Reply to comment by --TheLuckyone-- in PsBattle: This beagle wrapped in a blanket by Cyancrackers
Insert music of woman going "Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"
firebat707 t1_j6ph0tt wrote
Reply to comment by rossco311 in [Schefter] Former 49ers’ defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans reached agreement today on a six-year deal, per sources. Texans have their new head coach. by BCLetsRide69
Worked out well for the Jets.