Animals in the Military : From Hannibal's Elephants to the Dolphins of the U.S. Navy

This book pays tribute to the unrecognized warriors and unsung heroes of human warfare: millions of animals from a surprising variety of species, ranging from rodents to dolphins to llamas.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 by—and against—animal warriors in three unique areas: animals in combat, animals in support, and animals in incidental and experimental roles. Each chapter describes a single species, chronologically recounting its fascinating place in human warfare over time, from insects used as stinging projectiles to message-delivering pigeons. This book pays tribute to the unrecognized warriors and unsung heroes of human millions of animals from a surprising variety of species, ranging from rodents to dolphins to llamas. 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 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 byand againstanimal warriors in three unique animals in combat, animals in support, and animals in incidental and experimental roles. Each chapter describes a single species, chronologically recounting its fascinating place in human warfare over time, from insects used as stinging projectiles to message-delivering pigeons. Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 8 Acknowledgments......Page 10 Introduction......Page 12 Animals in Combat......Page 16 1: Dogs......Page 18 2: Elephants......Page 70 3: Horses......Page 112 4: Insects and Biological Weapons......Page 240 5: Pigeons......Page 254 Animals in Support......Page 274 6: Camels......Page 276 7: Mules and Donkeys......Page 298 8: Sea Lions and Dolphins......Page 326 9: Oxen......Page 342 10: Llamas......Page 348 Animals in Experimental and Incidental Roles......Page 352 11: Bats......Page 354 12: Mascots and Miscellaneous Creatures......Page 358 Works Cited......Page 368 Index......Page 386 This Book Pays Tribute To The Unrecognized Warriors And Unsung Heroes Of Human Warfare: Millions Of Animals From A Surprising Variety Of Species, Ranging From Rodents To Dolphins To Llamas-- Animals In The Military Especially In U.s. Navy-- John Kistler. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Animals in the Military especially in U.S. Navy"-- Provided by publisher