Animals in the Military: From Hannibal's Elephants to the Dolphins of the U.S. Navy

by John M. Kistler

Book Overview

This book pays tribute to the unrecognized warriors and unsung heroes of human warfare: millions of animals from a surprising variety of species, ranging from rodents to dolphins to llamas.

When one thinks of war, armies of soldiers and assaults with bullets and bombs delivered by deadly machinery typically come to mind. Throughout human history, however, animals have also played significant roles in our armed conflicts. In Animals...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159884346X
• ISBN13: 9781598843460
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years