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Animals in the First World War (Paperback)
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Animals in the First World War (Paperback)
Series: Shire Library
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Loot Price R227
Discovery Miles 2 270
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The burden of the Great War was not shouldered by soldiers alone:
the tasks, the camaraderie, the day-to-day life and the devastation
were all shared with the animals that accompanied the forces
abroad. The horses that took part in the last cavalry charges or
hauled heavy guns are the most famous examples, but were far from
alone: pigeons carried vital messages, dogs sniffed out wounded
soldiers, camels were used as beasts of burden in the desert, and
even ships' cats and baby orang-utans had their parts to play. From
noted historian Neil R. Storey, this book looks at all the
practical ways in which animals were essential to the war effort,
but is equally interested in their roles as companions, mascots and
morale boosters - on land, in the air and at sea. Neil R. Storey is
a social and military historian specialising in the impact of war
on society. He has written over twenty-five books, countless
articles and has given lectures across the UK, including at the
Imperial War Museum. He has acted as a consultant on a number of
television documentaries and dramas.
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