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Animals in Combat
Throughout the history of mankind, animals have taken part in combat, espionage and have functioned in other ways to fight the wars of the humans.
A variety of animals, from insects and bacteria used in biological warfare to better known horses have been used in human warfare since ancient times.
Since then, camels, carrier pigeons, elephants, mules, donkeys, bats, and bees have all seen combat in some form. Animals in Combat?
explores a brief history of military animals throughout the ages, their different roles within this period, what animal warriors are used for today and what future animals have in modern warfare.
Supported by many colour images, the respective service each animals provides in times of war is beautifully covered by author Nigel Allsopp.
In London W1 a memorial stands in honour of animals that served alongside British, Commonwealth and Allied forces during different 20th Century conflicts.
Constructed from Portland Stone and cast bronze, the memorial sits 58ft wide and 55ft deep.
Engraved upon the wall are the ghostly silhouettes representing some of the different breeds of animal to have served alongside the military.
In 1943 Maria Dickin, founder of the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), established the Dickin Medal.
The bronze medal, decorated with a laurel wreath, honours the work of animals during wartime.
It is inscribed “For Gallantry” and “We Also Serve”.
Between 1943 and 1949 the medal was awarded 54 times. The medal was re-established in 2000 and has since been awarded 13 times.
Animals in Combat
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