Animal bravery in wartime
Hicks, Peter, 1952-2014
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As part of the series 'Beyond the Call of Duty', this book gives accounts of the many animals that, during wars, put their own lives at risk to save those of others - through their service on the front and their individual acts of bravery and heroism. These real-life stories are accompanied by images from the National Archives, offering a unique insight into the courage and valour of animals in combat - from World War I to the present day.
Main title:
Animal bravery in wartime / Peter Hicks
Author:
Hicks, Peter, 1952-, authorNational Archives (Great Britain), associated with work
Imprint:
London : Wayland, 2014.London : Wayland, 2014.
Collation:
32 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 26 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
At head of title: The National Archives.Published in association with the National Archives.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Juvenile.pyu; syl.
ISBN:
9780750279727 (hbk)0750279729
Dewey class:
355.4'24'0929J355.424355.424J355.42355.4940.3355.424092
Local class:
355.424J355.424
Language:
English
Subject:
Animal ServiceAnimal heroes -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literatureAnimals -- War use -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literatureWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile literatureWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Juvenile literatureHistoryNon-Fiction 9+Non-Fiction 9+Non-Fiction 9+Animal BraveryHistoryAnimalsWorld War II
Index terms:
World War OneFirst World WarAnimalsSecond World War
BRN:
691446
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