Almost a century ago, young Kiwis prepared to land on a little known peninsula a world away from New Zealand; many would never return home.
However, once the smoke had cleared on the First World War, alongside soldiers from all nations, hundreds of thousands of horses and other animals also served and died.
In Animals in Combat, author and former military working dog handler, Nigel Allsopp, explores a history of military animals, their different roles and what the future holds for animals in modern warfare.
Almost a century ago, young Kiwis prepared to land on a little known peninsula a world away from New Zealand; many would never return home.
However, once the smoke had cleared on the First World War, alongside soldiers from all nations, hundreds of thousands of horses and other animals also served and died.
In Animals in Combat, author and former military working dog handler, Nigel Allsopp, explores a history of military animals, their different roles and what the future holds for animals in modern warfare.
And in marking ANZAC Day, publisher, New Holland has provided Rural Living with a copy of Animals in Combat (RRP $34.99) to give away.
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Entries close April 30, 2014.
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