Anzac mascots : all creatures great and small of World War I
Allsopp, Nigel2023
Large Print
Animals have the power to change people's lives. They can be loving, loyal companions that will never judge. In World War I, many Australian and New Zealand units, army, naval and air squadrons, had animal mascots. This thoroughly researched book containing a treasure trove of archival photographs shows that all types of animals served as mascots, a virtual Noah's Ark of animals ranging from dogs and cats, rats and insects to bears and primates, birds and donkeys. This book explores animal mascots, both official and unofficial, that served in World War I, and aims to illustrate their purpose, how they were selected, what happened to them after the war and, finally, the far-reaching effects their prolific use had after the war. This book reveals that people alone did not win World War I; animals played a vital part. Animals, through their unwavering devotion and boundless affection, kept soldiers' spirits high, provided a temporary link to normality and peace, and reminded what they were fighting for home and country.
Main title:
Anzac mascots : all creatures great and small of World War I / Nigel Allsopp.
Author:
Allsopp, Nigel, author
Edition:
Large print edition.
Imprint:
[Strawberry Hills, N.S.W.] : ReadHowYouWant, [2023]©2023.
Collation:
xi, 231 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Copyright page from the original book.Optimized reading formats.Set in 16 point Verdana.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781038727909 (paperback)
Dewey class:
355.424
Language:
English
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Subject:
Great Britain. Army. Australian and New Zealand Army CorpsMascots -- History -- 20th centuryAnimals -- War use -- History -- 20th centuryWorld War, 1914-1918 -- MiscellaneaHuman-animal relationships -- History -- 20th centuryAnimal heroes -- History -- 20th centuryWorking animals -- History -- 20th centuryLarge type books
BRN:
480067