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Animals in the First World War (Shire Library)
Neil R. Storey
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Description for Animals in the First World War (Shire Library)
Paperback. 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. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 56 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJF; HBJD; HBLW; HBWN; JFFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 151 x 6. Weight in Grams: 150.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Shire Library
Condition
New
Number of Pages
56
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747813675
SKU
V9780747813675
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99-50
About Neil R. Storey
Neil Storey is a social and military historian specialising in the impact of war on society. He has written over 25 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. Molly Housego is a costume and textile historian and ... Read more
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