Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero

During the Korean War, a small, underfed mare is discovered by a group of U.S. Marines and trained as a packhorse. The horse, later named Reckless, proves herself brave and determined, hauling ammunition and marching into battle alongside the soldiers. Her courage and loyalty earn her an official rank in the Marine Corps, making her the only animal ever to become a Marine. This picture book recounts the true story of a tiny horse whose heart and grit helped her become a war hero.