Animal Heroes Inspiring true stories of courageous animals

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Synopsis

The PDSA Dickin Medal (regarded as the animals’ Victoria Cross) has been awarded to just 64 animals, from the Blitz to present day, for their courage in times of crisis. Among these incredible true-life stories you will meet…G.I. Joe the plucky pigeon, who rescued over 100 lives by flying twenty miles in twenty minutes to deliver a message in World War II.Theo the steadfast springer spaniel, who served as a bomb-detection dog in Afghanistan.Rip the trusty mongrel, who saved many victims of the Blitz air-raids.Olga the courageous police horse, who bolted from the path of a flying bomb in World War II only to return to the scene and remain on duty.These heart-warming tales of gallantry and devotion will stay with you long after you turn the pages.Previously published as The Animals' VC.

Book details

Author:
David Long
ISBN:
9781448165162
Related ISBNs:
9781409052074, 9780099574347
Publisher:
Random House
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2018-08-23
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2013
Copyright by:
David Long 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Animals, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Nonfiction