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

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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Withdrawn library copy with typical markings/stampings.”
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Features
1st Edition, Ex-Library, Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9781598843460
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
ABC-Clio, LLC
ISBN-10
159884346X
ISBN-13
9781598843460
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10038495973

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
416 Pages
Publication Name
Animals in the Military : from Hannibal's Elephants to the Dolphins of the U. S. Navy
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Military / General, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Animals / General
Type
Textbook
Author
John M. Kistler
Subject Area
Nature, History
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
28 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2011-004925
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Although a few specialized works focus solely on the military use of dogs or camels or other animals, this reference source provides a broader overview discussing many animals, albeit with much less detail. Recommended for both public and undergraduate libraries." -- Booklist, "Although a few specialized works focus solely on the military use of dogs or camels or other animals, this reference source provides a broader overview discussing many animals, albeit with much less detail. Recommended for both public and undergraduate libraries." - Booklist
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
355.8
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments, Introduction, Animals in Combat Chapter 1 Dogs, Chapter 2 Elephants, Chapter 3 Horses, Chapter 4 Insects and Biological Weapons, Chapter 5 Pigeons, Animals in Support Chapter 6 Camels, Chapter 7 Mules and Donkeys, Chapter 8 Sea Lions and Dolphins, Chapter 9 Oxen, Chapter 10 Llamas, Animals in Experimental and Incidental Roles Chapter 11 Bats, Chapter 12 Mascots and Miscellaneous Creatures, Works Cited, Index,
Synopsis
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., 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 in the Military: From Hannibal's Elephants to the Dolphins of the U.S. Navy , author John M. Kistler examines these contributions, describing the work of animals in human warfare throughout time, from lowly insects to birds to elephants. Drawing on both ancient and modern sources, the book reveals the full scope of heroics and horror committed by--and against--animal warriors in three unique areas: animals in combat, animals in support, and animals in incidental and experimental roles. Each chapter describes a single species, chronologically recounting its fascinating place in human warfare over time, from insects used as stinging projectiles to message-delivering pigeons., 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 in the Military: From Hannibal's Elephants to the Dolphins of the U.S. Navy , author John M. Kistler examines these contributions, describing the work of animals in human warfare throughout time, from lowly insects to birds to elephants. Drawing on both ancient and modern sources, the book reveals the full scope of heroics and horror committed by--and against--animal warriors in three unique areas: animals in combat, animals in support, and animals in incidental and experimental roles. Each chapter describes a single species, chronologically recounting its fascinating place in human warfare over time, from insects used as stinging projectiles to message-delivering pigeons.
LC Classification Number
UH87.K568 2011

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