HORSES OF WAR BATTLE-READY & BROKEN

- Joachim, A: HORSES OF WAR BATTLE-READY & BROKEN

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Discover how these magnificent beasts served in the most prominent battles of the latest centuries... 

Have you ever reflected on the fact that horses have actively played a vital role in the success of an army at war?

 

Do you ever ask yourself if horses can feel our emotions?

 

How often do you think about how war has shaped our civilizations, beliefs, and the foundations of society as we know them today?

 

Historically, war has been the only way that nations can prove their worth, wealth, and strength in this world.]

 

Many people are unaware of how important horses are to human civilization.

 

Partnering with these noble companions often determined our victories and defeats, triumphs and losses throughout historical warfare. They, too, have endured the emotional scars and sufferings of our hard-fought battles.

 

Discover how Horses served various purposes in the most prominent battles of the past centuries. 

Did you know that horses experience anger, jealousy, sadness, loss, joy, and happiness?

 

While they may be unable to rationalize their emotions, this doesn't mean they don't feel them.

 

 

Finally, you're about to discover the eye-opening facts about how horses have served in battle, how they enhanced cavalry... and ultimately have been left traumatized.

 

In Horses of War, Battle-Ready & Broken, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

 

¿     Who Xenophone was and why he's so important when it comes to respecting all horses

¿     The importance of the cavalries in the Revolutionary War, whose victory marked the independence of the great American Experiment

¿     A detailed explanation of the different types of cavalries and their specific roles in times of battle

¿     A compilation of battles during the Mexican-American War in the 18th century

¿     The history of the military tests for horses, helping them achieve their maximum performance capabilities before taking their riders into battle

¿     The four most well-known horses that went into the Civil War -- and why they are still known and celebrated today for their greatness

¿     An accurate summary of the invasion of Spain at the beginning of the 18th century -- and the vital role horses played in it

¿     A short extract of the history of World War 2 and how horses lost their primary role in battles

¿     Everything you've ever wanted to know about horses' emotions]

 

And much more...

 

Discover how they've had to be uniquely trained in methodical, patient ways to overcome their flight response when facing danger and remain steadfast on the battlefield.

 

Though new technology and weaponry have replaced horses in modern wars, learn how their presence in the lives of servicemen had a profound effect on the success of several countries for centuries.

If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey through joy and pain - victory and loss - majesty and death, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button.

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Detaljer
  • SprogEngelsk
  • Sidetal158
  • Udgivelsesdato20-10-2023
  • ISBN139781990403064
  • Forlag Ketanna
  • FormatHardback
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Størrelse og vægt
  • Vægt341 g
  • Dybde1,2 cm
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    10 cm
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    14,5 cm
    22,2 cm

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