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RATS

The story of a dog soldier

Max Halstock author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Chiselbury Publishing

Published:3rd Dec '22

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RATS cover

RATS is the story of a very special dog - a dog soldier - and those who lived and served with him in Northern Ireland. Wounded on a number of occasions, awarded two medals for gallantry, his fame spread and when he retired with a special army full-dress parade in his honour, Rats was a TV celebrity, receiving fan letters by the thousand. This is a warm-hearted account of the affection and regard that grew between young soldiers in a number of regiments, and the little stray dog that loyally served with them through stress and danger.

‘A splendid little book’ * Daily Express *
‘A fitting tribute to a grand little dog who can boast of not only saving some lives but of saving the sanity of all soldiers with whom he came in contact.’ * Catholic Herald *
‘Full marks go to the author for his compassionate story.’ * Royal Marines Journal *

ISBN: 9781908291950

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

122 pages

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