Animals in the First World War

Name: Animals in the First World War
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ISBN: 9780747813675

Neil R. Storey, Molly Housego

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English

Bloomsbury
10 March 2014

History; European history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; First World War; Animals & society

Series: Shire Library

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.

By: Neil R. Storey, Molly Housego
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 790
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 154g
ISBN: 9780747813675
ISBN 10: 0747813671
Series: Shire Library
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 10 March 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction / Mascots and Pets / Horses at War / The Lord God Made Them All / Legacies / Further Reading / Places to Visit / Index

Neil R. 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.

Reviews for Animals in the First World War

Military historian, [Neil] Storey's Animals [in the First World War] offers a pleasing mix of horses and dogs in action and posing with their owners, and even some refugee rabbits and a goose escaping -the Gallipoli peninsula. The brief but detailed work will be great for reports (the quality indexes help in this regard); a comprehensive introduction and four to eight chapters...comprise a useful overview, and those who want to explore further will appreciate the further-reading and places-to-visit lists. Attractive, informative, and approachable. --Henrietta Verma, Library Journal