Wars are often remembered for soldiers, weapons, and battles, but history also carries the paw prints, hoofbeats, and quiet ...

World War I earned the grim title of “the War to end all wars” for a reason: the world had never before witnessed a conflict on such an unimaginable scale. The sheer scale of the conflict felt unreal ...

They include cat rockets and warmongering dolphins. An illustration from a manual by 16th century artillery master Franz Helm is on display at the University of Pennsylvania library in Philadelphia, ...

Animals have stood beside soldiers in war zones as companions and decorated heroes. The PDSA Dickin Medal—regarded as the animal's Victoria Cross—honors their remarkable service. Dogs, pigeons, horses ...

Amidst the chaos and horror of war, animals continue to serve and suffer; their stalwart courage and spirit are seldom acknowledged. Etched in Portland stone, the Animals in War Memorial in London, ...

Rebecca Frankel's new book called War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love is a very good and important book for a number of reasons. In her book Ms. Frankel "offers a riveting mix of ...