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Warhorse
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Author : Phil Sidnell
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2007-10-10
Warhorse written by Phil Sidnell and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-10 with History categories.
Cavalry were an important part of almost every ancient army, yet modern writers have neglected them in favour of the infantry of the Greek phalanx and the Roman legions. Warhorse seeks to correct this injustice. Phil Sidnell challenges the common view that ancient cavalry were useful for scouting and raiding but left the real fighting to the foot soldiers. In fact, he argues, they were often used in a shock role and proved decisive on many occasions. The famous victories of great generals such as Alexander, Hannibal and Julius Caesar could not have been won without a full appreciation of the battle-winning potential of the cavalry. Drawing heavily on the ancient sources, Warhorse takes the reader on a thrilling ride through numerous vividly recreated battles, from the earliest civilizations to the Battle of Hastings, to reveal the horsemen of the ancient world in their full and deadly glory. 'A wonderful book ... written in a very clear and quick-paced writing style. It should become a classic.' PETER G. TSOURAS, US defence intelligence analyst and author and editor of many books, including Alexander: The Invincible King of Macedonia. 'Sidnell has produced a highly readable study of the combat role of cavalry in the ancient world ... argues his point in an imaginative thorough fashion ... this book will appeal to a wide range of readers.' CHOICE, June 2007
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?
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 Warhorse 1250 1600
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Author : Ann Hyland
language : en
Publisher: Sutton Publishing Limited
Release Date : 1998
The Warhorse 1250 1600 written by Ann Hyland and has been published by Sutton Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
A comprehensive guide to warhorses at the peak of their historical significance. The author looks at the role of cavalry in the Hundred Years' War, the Mongols use of horses, the warhorse in India and the Moghul Empire, European settlement in the Americas, and Cortez and the conquest of Mexico. Written by a professional horse trainer, the text focuses not only on the use of horses during war but also on their breeding, training, armor, and equipment. Distributed by Books International. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Knights And Warhorses
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Author : Andrew Ayton
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Release Date : 1999
Knights And Warhorses written by Andrew Ayton and has been published by Boydell & Brewer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
Dr Ayton has transformed understanding of Edward III's armies - compulsory reading for anyone interested in the Hundred Years War. WAR IN HISTORY [Michael Prestwich] The mounted, armoured knight is one of the most potent symbols of medieval civilisation; indeed, for much of the middle ages the armoured warhorse was what defined a man as a member of the military class. However, despite the status of the knightly warrior in medieval society, the military service of the later medieval English aristocracy remains an unaccountably neglected subject, and the warhorse itself has never attracted a major study based upon archival sources. This book seeks to open up new fields of research: it focuses on the horse inventories, documents which offer detailed lists of men-at-arms and their appraised warhorses, the valuation of which is a measure of its owner's social and military status. Dr Ayton is primarily concerned with the inventories and related records for Edward III's reign, a period which witnessed significant changes in the organisation of the English fighting machine. Thedocuments produced during this period of `military revolution' cast valuable light on the character and attitudes of the aristocratic military community at a time when its traditional role was in the course of re-evaluation. Dr ANDREW AYTON is senior lecturer in history at the University of Hull.
The Warhorse
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Author : Don Bolognese
language : en
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
Release Date : 2014-06-30
The Warhorse written by Don Bolognese and has been published by StarWalk Kids Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-30 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Fifteen year-old son of the duke’s master armorer, shows a great deal of talent for his father’s craft, but he longs for adventure and the glory of battle. His father forbids him to go to war, but when Lorenzo learns of an attack planned against the duke, he and his beloved warhorse, Scoppio, are suddenly plunged into the midst of a fierce conflict between two rival cities. What Lorenzo experiences will forever change the way he feels about the world-and his place in it.
Warhorse
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Author : Michael Morpurgo
language : nl
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Warhorse written by Michael Morpurgo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Children's stories categories.
Joey (ik-figuur) is het paard van Albert. Hij wordt verkocht en raakt als soldatenpaard verzeild in de Eerste Wereldoorlog.
Bunny The Brave War Horse
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Author : Elizabeth MacLeod
language : en
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Release Date : 2014-08-01
Bunny The Brave War Horse written by Elizabeth MacLeod and has been published by Kids Can Press Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
With a name like Bunny, the long-eared horse doesnÍt seem like an obvious choice to ship off to war. But through burning gas attacks, miserable weather and ever-present cross fire, Bunny proves himself invaluable, especially to the men who ride him. This is a heartwarming story of a World War I war horse who was as brave and strong as any soldier. Important historical context is provided in the end matter, and all historical details have been vetted for accuracy by expert reviewers.
War Horse
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Author : Nick Stafford
language : en
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Release Date : 2014-06-12
War Horse written by Nick Stafford and has been published by Faber & Faber this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-12 with Performing Arts categories.
I want you to do yourself proud, Joey. You go and drive those Germans back where they've come from, and then come home to me. At the outbreak of World War one, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Caught up in enemy fire, fate takes Joey on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. Nick Stafford's adaptation for the stage of the celebrated novel by the Children's Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo leads us on a gripping journey through history. War Horse premiered at the National Theatre, London, in October 2007.
The Medieval Warhorse
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Author : Ann Hyland
language : en
Publisher: Alan Sutton Publishing
Release Date : 1996
The Medieval Warhorse written by Ann Hyland and has been published by Alan Sutton Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with History categories.
Originally published in 1994, an illustrated study of the role and importance of the warhorse, which examines how specially bred and trained horses emerged from the Roman and Byzantine eras and took their place as an essential element in the military campaigns of medieval Europe.