Animals in the First World War
Animals in the First World War by Neil R. Storey, published by Bloomsbury USA on March 18, 2014, offers a detailed exploration of the significant roles animals played during the First World War. This 56-page book highlights how various animals, beyond just cavalry horses, contributed to the war effort, showcasing their diverse functions in service to the Allies.
Readers will discover the essential tasks performed by animals, such as pigeons delivering messages, dogs locating wounded soldiers, and camels providing transport in desert conditions. The book also delves into the emotional support these animals offered, serving as morale boosters and mascots, including unique examples like ships’ cats and baby orangutans. Through this examination, the text emphasizes the loyalty and companionship of animals, illustrating their invaluable contributions to the war.
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Animals played an important part in helping the Allies win the First World War, well beyond cavalry horses that charged fields and hauled heavy guns, and included a variety of animals in different but essential service. Pigeons were trained to carry messages, dogs sniffed out wounded soldiers on battlefields, and camels were used for desert transport on the frontlines. Some animals acted as vital morale boosters and mascots like ships’ cats even baby orangutans! This book examines the jobs that these animals did, achieving heroic feats and simple acts of loyalty and companionship, all with enormous value in winning the war for the Allies.
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