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Animal Victoria Cross : The Dickin Medal - 80th Annivesary Revised Edition - PETER HAWTHORNE

Animal Victoria Cross

The Dickin Medal - 80th Annivesary Revised Edition

By: PETER HAWTHORNE

Paperback | 1 June 2023

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80th anniversary in 2023.

Updated to cover all 74 winners of this most coveted award for animal bravery (15 extra entries). Stirring stories of courage and combat. The only book on the market so unique and original. Sixty-three animals have won the Dicken Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told, for the first time in one book, The Animal Victoria Cross. Four types of animal have been honoured, dogs, horses, pigeons and one cat. Simon, the feline, is credited with saving an entire ships crew. Canine breeds include Alsatians, Terriers, Collies and Spaniels. The majority of awards were related to war service and the conflicts include the Second World War, Korea, Iraq, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan.

The Al-Qaeda attack on the Twin Towers as well as the Blitz saw great courage exhibited by animals such as Rip, the dog who saved many lives. In addition to British animals, there are American, Canadian, Australian and Egyptian winners of this unique award. This delightful book will be treasured by animal lovers everywhere. It is ideal to dip into or read from cover to cover.

About the Author

Peter Hawthorne is Head of History and Lecturer in Law at Stafford College. He lives near Telford, Shropshire.

16 b/w illustrations

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