Throughout the course of the Second World War, many millions of animals were enlisted to serve.
Though they had no choice, they demonstrated loyalty, determination and bravery as they shared the burden of war with their human companions both on active service and on the Home Front.
From the dogs trained to locate air-raid victims buried under rubble, to the mules that carried ammunition and supplies through the jungles of the Far East, each animal played a crucial role in the war effort. In fact, such was their contribution that those animals that showed exceptional gallantry or devotion to duty were recognised officially with the introduction of the Dickin Medal in 1943.
This fascinating book draws from first-hand accounts and contemporary sources to reveal the wide-ranging contributions that animals made both on and off the battlefield.
| ISBN: | 9781784424367 |
| Publication date: | 18th March 2021 |
| Author: | Neil R Storey |
| Publisher: | Shire Publications an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 61 pages |
| Series: | Shire Library |
| Genres: |
Military history Second World War Horses and ponies: general interest Modern warfare Animals and society Nostalgia: general Farm and working animals: general interest History |
Throughout the course of the Second World War, many millions of animals were enlisted to serve.
Though they had no choice, they demonstrated loyalty, determination and bravery as they shared the burden of war with their human companions both on active service and on the Home Front.
From the dogs trained to locate air-raid victims buried under rubble, to the mules that carried ammunition and supplies through the jungles of the Far East, each animal played a crucial role in the war effort. In fact, such was their contribution that those animals that showed exceptional gallantry or devotion to duty were recognised officially with the introduction of the Dickin Medal in 1943.
This fascinating book draws from first-hand accounts and contemporary sources to reveal the wide-ranging contributions that animals made both on and off the battlefield.
Animals in the Second World War features in the following genres: Military history, Second World War, Horses and ponies: general interest, Modern warfare, Animals and society, Nostalgia: general, Farm and working animals: general interest, History
Animals in the Second World War is available in Paperback
Animals in the Second World War was written by Neil R Storey and published by Shire Publications an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Animals in the Second World War has 61 pages
Yes it is part of Shire Library series
£8.09