Description |
264 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits (some color) ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Second Boer War (1899-1902)--Great War (1914-18)--Second World War (1939-1945)--Korea, Malaya & Vietnam--Keeping the peace : Somalia, East Timor and the Solomon Islands--Afghanistan (2001-) |
Summary |
From the Boer War to the conflict in Vietnam, from the Somme to Afghanistan, from beasts of burden and bomb detectors to providers of companionship and light relief for the men and women in war, animals have played a vital role in Australian military campaigns. Dogs, cats, pigeons, camels and horses among others, all took part. Here Barry Stone documents, through letters, journals, photographs and first-hand accounts, the stories of the myriad creatures who went off to various wars with Australian soldiers -- adding a poignant layer to our military history. Highlighting individual stories, he follows not just their wartime adventures, but in some cases what happened to animals after the wars had ended, who survived and how |
Analysis |
Australian |
Notes |
"ABC Books" logo at foot of t.p |
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Cover subtitle: Mates, mascots and marvels- true stories of animals who went to war |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-264) |
Notes |
Also available online |
Subject |
Australia. Australian Army -- Anecdotes.
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Australia. Australian Army -- Mascots -- History.
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Animals -- War use.
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Working animals.
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Animals -- War use -- History.
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Animals -- War use.
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Dogs -- War use.
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Homing pigeons -- War use.
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War horses.
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Human-animal relationships -- History.
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Pigeons -- War use.
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Working animals.
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Genre/Form |
Anecdotes.
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Author |
Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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LC no. |
2012453551 |
ISBN |
0733330096 (paperback) |
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9780733330094 (paperback) |
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