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The Horse In War
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Author : Michael Seth-Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
The Horse In War written by Michael Seth-Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Cavalry categories.
The Horse In War
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Author : D. S. Tamblyn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-12
The Horse In War written by D. S. Tamblyn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12 with History categories.
The last great war of the horse The role of the 'war horse' particularly during its twilight years during the First World War has recently become the focus of much interest. All armies have used horses in wartime as cavalry and mounted infantry, as officers chargers, for artillery or for transport and supply. Some large nations, because the horse formed a central role in its domestic life, became more associated with horses and horsemanship in the period when mechanised transport was making its first halting appearance onto the field of conflict. Russia was famous for its Cossacks and among the countries of the British Empire and Commonwealth the accomplished riders of Australia, New Zealand and, especially noteworthy, Canada-the home of the author of this book. Naturally, the author is concerned with the activities of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade, but his book examines in detail the role of horses in every aspect of the Great War. He was not oblivious to the suffering of horses in war though, he clearly demonstrates a great affection for them in their military role. The book concludes with pictures and vignettes of individual horses of renown in the Canadian Army and a short piece on the service of dogs. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
The Horse In War
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Author : Bill Felber
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
Release Date : 2001-09-01
The Horse In War written by Bill Felber and has been published by Chelsea House Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Explores the use of horses by the military from 2500 B.C., when they pulled the chariots of Assyria, Mesopotamia, Babylon, and Egypt, to the modern era.
The Horse In War
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Author : John Maurice Brereton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
The Horse In War written by John Maurice Brereton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with History categories.
War Horse
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Author : Michael Morpurgo
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2012-02-01
War Horse written by Michael Morpurgo and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
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?
War Horse
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Author : Louis A. DiMarco
language : en
Publisher: Westholme Pub Llc
Release Date : 2012
War Horse written by Louis A. DiMarco and has been published by Westholme Pub Llc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
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.
The War Horses
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Author : Simon Butler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The War Horses written by Simon Butler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Animal welfare categories.
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.
The War Horse In The Modern Era
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Author : Ann Hyland
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The War Horse In The Modern Era written by Ann Hyland and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Cavalry categories.
DESCRIPTIONS ABOUND of military actions in which cavalry have played a major part. Tactics, the names of regiments, the men involved, their arms and uniforms - all these are covered in detail in countless books, films and articles. Yet little is said about the horse, without whom very little would have been achieved in the military sphere, in any era. This may be because, with rare exceptions, military historians are not horsemen or women, and the latter are seldom military historians. Ann Hyland is both of these things. In this latest volume in her acclaimed Warhorse series, she gives a comprehensive account of the horse in war from the beginning of the 17th century to the end of the American Civil War. The modern era saw a period of tremendous transition for the warhorse which began with the change from the accepted, but erroneous, concept of the medieval Great Horse, whose body mass was not always so great, to the better bred, more mobile, speedier animal that evolved from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century. Many changes hinged on four breeds of horse: the Arabian, the Barb, the Andalusian, and the English Thoroughbred.All influenced the cavalry of the era, particularly when crossed onto each country's native mares. Using many eyewitness accounts by those who took part in these and other campaigns, as well as official sources, Ann Hyland gives us a moving picture of the sacrifices demanded of - and made by, with so little complaint - this most noble of creatures. In the midst of dreadful carnage and in often appalling conditions, we catch glimpses of the bond which existed between these horses of war and the men who rode and cared for them. The Warhorse in the Modern Era is a fascinating and readable book which will appeal to both military history buffs and horse lovers alike.
The Horse And The War
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Author : Sidney 1878-1935 Galtrey
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The Horse And The War written by Sidney 1878-1935 Galtrey and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
Experience the heroism and sacrifice of the many horses that served alongside soldiers in wartime through this fascinating account of their contributions. This book, focusing on the role of horses in World War I, offers a unique and touching perspective on the conflict, and provides insights into the deep bonds that form between humans and animals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Horse And The War
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Author : Sidney Galtrey
language : en
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
Release Date : 2013-12
The Horse And The War written by Sidney Galtrey and has been published by Hardpress Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12 with categories.
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