Download or read book The War Horses written by Simon Butler and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Warrior written by Jack Seely and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the history of the thoroughbred war horse Warrior and his owner General Jack Seely and shares the adventures that they had during the infamous Western Front.
Download or read book War Horse written by Michael Morpurgo and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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?
Download or read book The Old English War horse written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Great Horse written by Sir Walter Gilbey and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Great Horse or The War Horse written by Walter Sir Gilbey and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-12 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Great Horse; or, The War Horse' by Walter Sir Gilbey, readers are taken on a literary journey through the world of horses in wartime. The book meticulously explores the historical and cultural significance of horses in warfare, shedding light on their role as loyal companions and powerful assets on the battlefield. Gilbey's writing style is both informative and engaging, combining detailed research with vivid storytelling that immerses the reader in the tales of these noble animals. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of military history and the intersection of humans and animals in conflict. Gilbey's work stands out for its unique focus on the equine experience in war, offering a fresh perspective on a well-known aspect of history. Readers interested in military history, animal studies, or simply compelling storytelling will find 'The Great Horse; or, The War Horse' to be a captivating and enlightening read.
Download or read book Sgt Reckless written by Robin Hutton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-07-28 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller! She wasn't a horse—she was a Marine. She might not have been much to look at—a small "Mongolian mare," they called her—but she came from racing stock, and had the blood of a champion. Much more than that, Reckless became a war hero—in fact, she became a combat Marine, earning staff sergeant's stripes before her retirement to Camp Pendleton. This once famous horse, recognized as late as 1997 by Life Magazine as one of America's greatest heroes—the greatest war horse in American history, in fact—has unfortunately now been largely forgotten. But author Robin Hutton is set to change all that. Not only has she been the force behind recognizing Reckless with a monument at the National Museum of the Marine Corps and at Camp Pendleton, but she has now recorded the full story of this four-legged war hero who hauled ammunition to embattled Marines and inspired them with her relentless, and reckless, courage.
Download or read book I Am the Great Horse written by Katherine Roberts and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war horse Bucephalus recounts his adventures from 344-323 B.C. with Alexander the Great and his relationship with a groom who has prophetic dreams.
Download or read book Shire Horse Stud Book written by Shire Horse Society and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book War Horse written by Louis A. DiMarco and published by Westholme Pub Llc. This book was released on 2012 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book War Horse written by Phil Livingston and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War Horse is exactingly researached, lavishly illustrated with over 130 archival photographs, and is written with thoroughness, excitements, adn many humorous anecdotes.
Download or read book American Classic Pedigrees 1914 2002 written by Avalyn Hunter and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a monumental and important work for the Thoroughbred industry, author and pedigree researcher Avalyn Hunter provides extensive pedigree analysis of every American classic race winner from 1914 through 2002.
Download or read book War Horse written by Steven Spielberg and published by It Books. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with more than 140 dramatic images, this is the stunning, visual companion to Steven Spielberg's epic adventure, set in rural England and Europe, about a young man and his horse and their separate journeys through the battlefields of the First World War. One of the great stories of friendship and war, the successful novel War Horse not only inspired the award-winning stage play, but also inspired one of the great directors in film history to commit his talent, vision, and resources to make this extraordinary movie, which was shot in the countryside of England. "I first fell in love with the story of War Horse because I was moved by the relationship between a boy and an animal in Michael Morpurgo's novel and the screenplay by Richard Curtis and Lee Hall," writes Steven Spielberg in his foreword. "But, ultimately, I made it because of what the book and the screenplay say about courage. I t is about the courage of the horse Joey and what he endures to survive, and the courage of Albert in his attempt to find his best friend in a time of war. With every frame of this film, it was my hope to issue a call for courage in our daily lives. A call to ‘be brave.'" Additional forewords by producer Kathleen Kennedy, novelist Michael Morpurgo, and co-screenwriter Richard Curtis reveal their feelings about the story and the process of moving it from page to screen. The main body of the book is divided into three sections: Part 1: Joey's Journey—A visual retelling, along with script excerpts and filmmakers' comments, of the journey taken by Joey, the horse trained by his beloved Albert, from the striking verdant countryside of Dartmoor, Devon, to training in the British cavalry, to trench warfare in France. Part 2: The Making of War Horse—An insider's glimpse of the movie-making process highlighted with fascinating insights from the international cast and the crew about the casting, locations, costumes, horse training, and much more. Part 3: The History of War Horses—An illuminating section on the role of horses in battle, illustrated with iconic images from history, vivid drawings, paintings and photographs. This beautiful book is a testament to what can be done when people become impassioned about a goal. As producer Kathleen Kennedy expresses in her foreword: "War Horse was one of those unusual productions that comes together in an incredibly short time, and for all the right reasons. Everyone involved understood the film's potential, the richness of the characters, the depth of emotion, and the strength of the story's message."
Download or read book Cowardly Clyde written by Bill Peet and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1984-03 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a war horse, Clyde is an abysmal coward, but he finally decides that even if he isn't brave, he can at least act bravely.
Download or read book Bunny the Brave War Horse written by Elizabeth MacLeod and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a name like Bunny, the long-eared horse doesn’t 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.
Download or read book An Interview with Michael Morpurgo written by Michael Morpurgo and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alexander written by Wileen Becker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up on the Native American reservation, Alexander is a horse with attributing human characteristics, who details his life on the ranch. He began his journey by opening his eyes to all the animals on the ranch which included an eagle. Alexander has incredible insight as he discovers that the fence that marked off the property, was built to keep him in. While on a run, he tried to find an opening in the fence but could not find one. As he desperately searched for an opening, he quickly realized that the fence line was preventing him from discovering his full potential. He acknowledged that the fence line represented a limitation that was placed upon him. It was in that moment that he wanted to find out what was outside the fences while discovering his destiny. For Alexander, he learned valuable life lessons that taught him to be resilient and overcome his adversity in a short amount of time. His life journey is filled with an array of emotions as he develops effective coping mechanisms during his childhood. He gives hope to children who have grown up with adversity, that they can become what they want by hard work, determination, and a positive mindset. Alexander: The Great War Horse is a powerful and insightful story to help children become self-aware of their circumstance while giving them insight that they hold the key to their destiny in life. At the end of the book, he provides children a place to write their own story, this process helps them navigate their life in a narrative format.
