Kean, Hilda

The Great Cat and Dog Massacre: The Real Story of World War Two's Unknown Tragedy (Animal Lives)

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ISBN 13:
9780226573946
author:
Kean, Hilda
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
248
Dimensions:
22.91 x 15.19 x 1.3 centimetres
Genre:
History, Europe, Great Britain
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£26.71

Description

The Great Cat and Dog Massacre: A Forgotten Tragedy of World War II In September 1939, Britain witnessed a devastating tragedy: four hundred thousand cats and dogs were massacred. Despite the government's opposition to this killing, thousands of citizens volunteered to euthanize their household pets. Historian Hilda Kean uncovers the story behind this tragic event, revealing the complex motivations that led to it. Kean's narrative is based on extensive research from animal charities, state archives, diaries, and family stories. She explores how fear of Nazi bombing and a desire to prepare for war drove Britons to make difficult choices about their pets. However, Kean also shows how pets played a crucial role in the war effort, providing emotional support and helping people survive. This book sheds new light on World War II, challenging our understanding of this period as a "good war" fought by a nation of "good" people. With its accessible tone and generous illustrations, The Great Cat and Dog Massacre brings animals to center stage, forcing us to rethink our assumptions about ourselves and the creatures we share our homes with.

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