Neil R. Storey

Animals in the First World War (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 56
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. März 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780747814795
• Artikelnr.: 40421464

Autorenporträt

Neil R. Storey is an award-winning social historian and lecturer specialising in the impact of war on twentieth-century society. He has written over forty books, numerous articles for national magazines and academic journals and features as guest expert on television and radio programmes and documentaries.

Inhaltsangabe

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