Animals in war [Hardcover]

Jilly Cooper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1983

Pigeons carrying vital messages to and from the beleaguered city during the Siege of Paris; horses and mules struggling through miles of fetid mud to bring ammunition to the front in the Great War; and, dogs sniffing out mines for the British invasion force in the Second World War - countless brave animals have played their part in the long, cruel history of war. Some have won medals for gallantry. Too many others have died abandoned, in agony and alone, after serving their country with distinction. Jilly Cooper pays tribute to the role of animals in wartime with a collection of stories from the tragic to the hilarious, which illustrate how important 'non-human combatants' have been throughout the history of warfare. This recording is unabridged. Typically abridged audiobooks are not more than 60 per cent of the author's work and as low as 30 per cent with characters and plotlines removed.

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Fascinating and by no means without humour." The Glasgow Herald "Cooper brings her considerable gifts to a neglected area of military history." Horse and Hound "I laughed out loud - and had a little cry." The Sunday Telegraph" --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

About the Author

Jilly Cooper is a well-known journalist, writer and media superstar. Author of many bestselling books, including Riders, Rivals, Polo, The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous, Appassionata and Score!, she and her husband live in Gloucestershire with several dogs and cats. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann (1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0434143707
• ISBN-13: 978-0434143702
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,119,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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