Animals in War

by Jilly Cooper

Book Overview

Pigeons carrying vital messages to and from the beleaguered city during the Siege of Paris; horses and mules struggling through miles of fetid mud to bring ammunition to the front in the Great War; dogs sniffing out mines for the British invasion force in the Second World War - countless brave animals have played their part in the long, cruel history of war. Some have won medals for gallantry - like G.I. Joe, the American pigeon who saved 100 British...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0552990914
• ISBN13: 9780552990912
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Transworld Publishers
• Length: 221 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Animals gave their lives for us.

I read this when I was learning to ride horses. Everyone knows dogs and horses are in wars. Until I read Animals in War I had no idea how many species were involved in warfare. If you are a animal welfare activist this book is very important in your arsenal of ideas why animals deserve our loyalty & love. For the military historian it also is really, really wonderful. If you are looking for a gift for a veteran who loves animals Animals in War is a good choice.