Animals in the military, from Hannibal's elephants to the dolphins of the U.S. Navy, John Kistler
Type
Label
Animals in the military, from Hannibal's elephants to the dolphins of the U.S. Navy, John Kistler
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Animals in the military
Oclc number
696099292
Responsibility statement
John Kistler
Sub title
from Hannibal's elephants to the dolphins of the U.S. Navy
Summary
"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"--, Provided by publisher"Animals in the Military especially in U.S. Navy"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Animals in combat -- Dogs -- Elephants -- Horses -- Insects and biological weapons -- Pigeons -- Animals in support -- Camels -- Mules and donkeys -- Sea lions and dolphins -- Oxen -- Llamas -- Animals in experimental and incidental roles -- Bats -- Mascots and miscellaneous creatures