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...
When one thinks of war, armies of soldiers and assaults with bullets and bombs delivered by deadly machinery typically come to mind. Throughout hum...
