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Dogs of War: Canine Use in Warfare from Ancient Egypt to the 19th Century Seminole Wars

By David Karunanithy

Book information

Publisher
Yarak Publishing
Year
2018
ISBN
9780955560729
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
4 MB (4709972 bytes)
Pages
311\0
Time added
2023-06-12 09:45:05

Description

Dogs of War constitutes the first critical and comprehensive study on the early use of dogs in warfare. This indispensable text provides an analysis of the range of military dog functions over many ages and continents upon an often brutal canvass spanning more than 3,000 years. The author collects and carefully examines an impressive array of literary, artistic and archaeological evidence, including an explanation of training techniques, tactics and equipment; a reconstruction of wars and battles from ancient Celts to Spanish colonies of the 18th and 19th centuries; an exploration of the various uses dogs were put to in warfare from fort and messenger dogs to battle hounds and vicious pursuit dogs; and a description of the most significant breeds, their appearance and characteristics. Profusely illustrated, highly detailed and thoroughly referenced throughout, this unique and eye catching book is a must for anyone with an interest in dogs or warfare.

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