| From the cavalry horses of the First and Second World Wars to the warrior dolphins of today, this engrossing book looks at the many ways in which animals have been used in war and at some individual recipients of the Dickin Medal, the 'animals' VC'. Starting with the horses and camels that go into battle, Gardiner goes on to examine the pack animals, the messengers, gas and mine detectors, rescue animals that transported the wounded, and the very real contribution of mascots and morale boosters. Accompanied the Imperial War Museum exhibition.
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