Beasts on the Battlefield: Animals in Combat
by Hofer, Charles C.
Series:Beasts and the Battlefield · Capstone Captivate
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AR Book Level
4.3
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1,824
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
238819 EN
About this book
Beasts on the Battlefield: Animals in Combat explores the various ways military forces have used animals throughout history to achieve their missions. The book covers examples ranging from medieval warriors on horseback to modern dolphins detecting underwater mines. It examines how animals' natural abilities have been leveraged for reconnaissance, transportation, and other combat-related tasks across different time periods and conflicts.