The Old English War-horse
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Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,52 MB
Release : 1888
Category : Horses
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Author :
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Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,52 MB
Release : 1888
Category : Horses
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Author : Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 28,80 MB
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545466407
An e-book edition of War Horse with movie stills, behind-the-scenes photos, storyboards, and more! In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?
Author : Jack Seely
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,69 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Cavalry horses
ISBN : 9781908216106
Chronicles the history of the thoroughbred war horse Warrior and his owner General Jack Seely and shares the adventures that they had during the infamous Western Front.
Author : Sir Walter Gilbey
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 45,35 MB
Release : 1899
Category : Horses
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Author : Robin Hutton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 29,56 MB
Release : 2014-07-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1621572757
New York Times Bestseller! She wasn't a horse—she was a Marine. She might not have been much to look at—a small "Mongolian mare," they called her—but she came from racing stock, and had the blood of a champion. Much more than that, Reckless became a war hero—in fact, she became a combat Marine, earning staff sergeant's stripes before her retirement to Camp Pendleton. This once famous horse, recognized as late as 1997 by Life Magazine as one of America's greatest heroes—the greatest war horse in American history, in fact—has unfortunately now been largely forgotten. But author Robin Hutton is set to change all that. Not only has she been the force behind recognizing Reckless with a monument at the National Museum of the Marine Corps and at Camp Pendleton, but she has now recorded the full story of this four-legged war hero who hauled ammunition to embattled Marines and inspired them with her relentless, and reckless, courage.
Author : Louis A. DiMarco
Publisher : Westholme Pub Llc
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 40,72 MB
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9781594161728
For more than four thousand years, the horse and rider have been an integral part of warfare. Armed with weapons and accessories ranging from a simple javelin to the hand-held laser designator, the horse and rider have fought from the steppes of central Asia to the plains of North America. Understanding the employment of the military horse is key to understanding the successes and the limitations of military operations and campaigns throughout history. Over the centuries, horses have been used to pull chariots, support armor-laden knights, move scouts rapidly over harsh terrain, and carry waves of tightly formed cavalry. In War Horse: A History of the Military Horse and Rider, Louis A. DiMarco discusses all of the uses of horses in battle, including the Greek, Persian, and Roman cavalry, the medieval knight and his mount, the horse warriors-Huns, Mongols, Arabs, and Cossacks-the mounted formations of Frederick the Great and Napoleon, and mounted unconventional fighters, such as American Indians, the Boers, and partisans during World War II. The book also covers the weapons and forces which were developed to oppose horsemen, including longbowmen, pike armies, cannon, muskets, and machine guns. The development of organizations and tactics are addressed beginning with those of the chariot armies and traced through the evolution of cavalry formations from Alexander the Great to the Red Army of World War II. In addition, the author examines the training and equipping of the rider and details the types of horses used as military mounts at different points in history, the breeding systems that produced those horses, and the techniques used to train and control them. Finally, the book reviews the importance of the horse and rider to battle and military operations throughout history, and concludes with a survey of the current military use of horses. War Horse is a comprehensive look at this oldest and most important aspect of military history, the relationship between human and animal, a weapons system that has been central to warfare longer than any other.
Author : Walter Sir Gilbey
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 40,67 MB
Release : 2023-11-12
Category : Nature
ISBN :
In 'The Great Horse; or, The War Horse' by Walter Sir Gilbey, readers are taken on a literary journey through the world of horses in wartime. The book meticulously explores the historical and cultural significance of horses in warfare, shedding light on their role as loyal companions and powerful assets on the battlefield. Gilbey's writing style is both informative and engaging, combining detailed research with vivid storytelling that immerses the reader in the tales of these noble animals. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of military history and the intersection of humans and animals in conflict. Gilbey's work stands out for its unique focus on the equine experience in war, offering a fresh perspective on a well-known aspect of history. Readers interested in military history, animal studies, or simply compelling storytelling will find 'The Great Horse; or, The War Horse' to be a captivating and enlightening read.
Author : Katherine Roberts
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 15,63 MB
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Generals
ISBN : 9781539403944
The war horse Bucephalus recounts his adventures from 344-323 B.C. with Alexander the Great and his relationship with a groom who has prophetic dreams.
Author : Shire Horse Society
Publisher :
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 14,99 MB
Release : 1884
Category : Horses
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Author : Simon Butler
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 37,92 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Animal welfare
ISBN : 9780857040848
It is estimated that 10 million fighting men, almost 800,000 of the British, died in the First World War. Alongside this tide of human cannon fodder was formed an equally large army of horses and mules. On the Western Front alone one million horses died. This book tells the story of the part these animals played in the war.