Anzac Mascots: All Creatures Great and Small of World War I

‘The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.’ – Mahatma Gandhi
Animals have the power to change people’s lives. They can be loving, loyal companions that will never judge. In World War I, many Australian and New Zealand units – army, naval and air squadrons – had animal mascots. This thoroughly researched book containing a treasure trove of archival photographs shows that all types of animals served as mascots – a virtual Noah`s Ark of a...