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Produced in partnership with The National Archives, the Beyond the Call of Duty series gives accounts of outstanding bravery and courage of members of the armed forces, volunteer organisations, civilians and animals in the World Wars.

Table of Contents

• 1: Animals in War
• 2: Dog Training School
• 3: Patrols and Parachutes
• 4: Horses at the Front
• 5: A Lucky Charm
• 6: Small Bird, Big Heart
• 7: Special Agent Pigeon
• 8: The Other War Horses
• 9: Gallantry on all Fronts
• 10: The Heavy Brigade
• 11: The Soldier Bear
• 12: One of the Family
• 13: Research and Records

About the Author

Peter Hicks teaches history and archaeology and has a special enthusiasm for 'digging up the past'. He has wide experience of writing about history for children.