Review: An unusual subject, but very enjoyable to read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 19, 2014
I really enjoyed reading this book and the other books in the World War series mainly because it discusses about aspects relatively lesser known by us about the great war. Aspects that actually make it quite interesting to read about something as gruesome as war. For example, who knew there was such an elaborate operation planned to save some horses, it sort of restores our faith in humanity again.Ryan Jenkins, the author has written a well researched book here, with extensive details as to what led to the horses being saved and how they were saved. The introduction is also very interesting to read with amusing anecdotes and why these horses received special treatment.I, for one was glad that I came across this book, because while watching movies especially period dramas depicting war, I have always felt how the animals especially horses suffered during war. And when they had nothing to gain from it, but that futility is the tragedy of war and that thought is captured beautifully in this book.