
Animals in the Military |
Subtitle:
From Hannibal's Elephants to the Dolphins of the U.S. Navy
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Book Category:
History > General
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Author:
Kistler, John
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Binding:
Hardcover
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ISBN 10:
1-59884-346-X
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ISBN 13:
978-1-59884-346-0
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Price:
USD 65.00
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Publication Year:
2011
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Publisher Info
ABC CLIO. InquiryBook Description
In ancient times, armies couldn't move without tens of thousands of animals carrying soldiers and their gear. Elephants, dogs, and even bees and wasps were utilized to attack the enemy. Perhaps surprisingly, animals still play critical roles in today's highly technology-dependent warfare. Horses have proven instrumental in combating the Taliban in Afghanistan, and giant pouched rats trained to sniff out live land mines in former battlefields are being used throughout Africa.