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wethefoxen's review
4.0
**Recieved as an E-ARC from Naval Institute Press via NetGalley**
First off the artwork is gorgeous. Every panel evokes a sepia photograph which truly lends itself to the subject material. Secondly, while the stories are brief and a little short in the details, it is definitely a great introduction to the little known heroes of human conflicts. Our animal kin have fought alongside us, kept us safe, and saved our lives throughout recorded history and this collection is just a small look into this little-known yet grand history. Ben Towle has given the world a beautiful starter in the history of our non-human companions.
First off the artwork is gorgeous. Every panel evokes a sepia photograph which truly lends itself to the subject material. Secondly, while the stories are brief and a little short in the details, it is definitely a great introduction to the little known heroes of human conflicts. Our animal kin have fought alongside us, kept us safe, and saved our lives throughout recorded history and this collection is just a small look into this little-known yet grand history. Ben Towle has given the world a beautiful starter in the history of our non-human companions.
ljrinaldi's review
3.0
Filled with very short, threw or four page stories of animals that have been to war. Animals that have helped in the fighting of wars, and animals that have died in wars.
Most striking was how Messenger Pigeons were used well into the second world war when all else forms of communication failed.
Sad stories of animals lost in battle and wounded. But stories are so short that you don't really get invested in any stories. It is often more like a bit of trivia, such as the story of the US Navy and the dolphins they wanted to use to in battles.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Most striking was how Messenger Pigeons were used well into the second world war when all else forms of communication failed.
Sad stories of animals lost in battle and wounded. But stories are so short that you don't really get invested in any stories. It is often more like a bit of trivia, such as the story of the US Navy and the dolphins they wanted to use to in battles.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
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