Animals have been companions of humans since time immemorial as farm animals, protectors and friends. In the history of animals, many have been used for military use. In this book, Barbara Maiwald documents the use of animals in the German armed forces from the end of the 19th century to 1945.
Structured according to the most important animal species, it describes their tasks in the military (in combat, as a draught animal, in reconnaissance and reporting, etc.) as well as their necessary equipment. It also explains the important function of animals in raising troop morale.
With 180 pictures (also some of them in colour (from nowadys), showing the equipment of the animals).