ROBIN HUTTON has spent her adult life working in major event productions and the motion picture business. She is co-author of The 9 Indispensable Ingredients in Every Hit Film, TV Show, Playand Novel and was the writing and producing partner of Tom Laughlin (the legend of Billy Jack fame) for over thirty years. Hutton is the author of Sgt. Reckless: America’s War Horse and president of Angels Without Wings, Inc., a non-profit corporation that spearheaded the development and dedication of three national monuments to Sgt. Reckless. She was named Patriotic Citizen of the Year by the Military Order of the Purple Heart for her work.
“I can’t think of another author who has done more to honor the
animals of war than Robin Hutton. In War Animals, she brings to
life the forgotten stories of countless brave military
heroes—heroes with wings, hooves, and paws, whose bravery and
sacrifice should never be forgotten. Hutton brings her sharp eye,
careful research, and lively writing style to honor our anima
friends who fought alongside their human partners. This book will
delight both animal lovers and military buffs!”
*Elizabeth Letts, bestselling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion
and The Perfect Horse*
“I can’t think of another author who has done more to honor the
animals of war than Robin Hutton. In War Animals, she brings to
life the forgotten stories of countless brave military
heroes—heroes with wings, hooves, and paws, whose bravery and
sacrifice should never be forgotten. Hutton brings her sharp eye,
careful research, and lively writing style to honor our anima
friends who fought alongside their human partners. This book will
delight both animal lovers and military buffs!”
*Elizabeth Letts, bestselling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion
and The Perfect Horse*
“Robin Hutton has performed above and beyond the call of duty in
gathering these incredible stories of service animals during
wartime into one handy volume. These dogs, horses and birds (plus
one amazing cat!) show over and over that bravery, dedication, and
loyalty aren’t just human traits. Every page brings another
marvel.”
*Robert Weintraub, author of No Better Friend: One Man, One Dog,
and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in WWII*
“Robin Hutton has performed above and beyond the call of duty in
gathering these incredible stories of service animals during
wartime into one handy volume. These dogs, horses and birds (plus
one amazing cat!) show over and over that bravery, dedication, and
loyalty aren’t just human traits. Every page brings another
marvel.”
*Robert Weintraub, author of No Better Friend: One Man, One Dog,
and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in WWII*
“With a sense of humor and attention to historical detail and
context, author Robin Hutton brings stories of animal warriors to
the pages of War Animals. Readers who think they know their World
War II history will discover new facts. Animal fanciers will
delight in the tales of smart brave dogs and other critters pressed
into military service—and maybe shed a tear or two. And we have
increased respect for the handlers who worked with these talented
animals on the home front, in the Pacific, and in Europe. A great
read!”
*Lin Ezell, Director, National Museum of the Marine Corps*
“With a sense of humor and attention to historical detail and
context, author Robin Hutton brings stories of animal warriors to
the pages of War Animals. Readers who think they know their World
War II history will discover new facts. Animal fanciers will
delight in the tales of smart brave dogs and other critters pressed
into military service—and maybe shed a tear or two. And we have
increased respect for the handlers who worked with these talented
animals on the home front, in the Pacific, and in Europe. A great
read!”
*Lin Ezell, Director, National Museum of the Marine Corps*
“Robin Hutton’s telling of the story of animals used in war brings
to light a history unknown to many. Hutton’s work tracks the use of
dogs, pigeons and horses starting with WWII, and tells the
compelling, heartwarming, and sometimes tragic stories of the
animal heroes that have served in the military.”
*Toni Kiser, co-author of Loyal Forces: The American Animals of
World War II and Assistant Director for Collections Management at
the World War II Museum in New Orleans*
“Robin Hutton’s telling of the story of animals used in war brings
to light a history unknown to many. Hutton’s work tracks the use of
dogs, pigeons and horses starting with WWII, and tells the
compelling, heartwarming, and sometimes tragic stories of the
animal heroes that have served in the military.”
*Toni Kiser, co-author of Loyal Forces: The American Animals of
World War II and Assistant Director for Collections Management at
the World War II Museum in New Orleans*
“A heartwarming experience. Hutton gives readers faith that our
humanity comes not only from our own element, but also from the
creatures who give unconditionally, and in times of war—the beloved
animals we put our unconditional faith in.”
*Scott Huesing, U.S. Marine Corps major (retired) and author of
Echo in Ramadi: The Firsthand Story of U.S. Marines in Iraq’s
Deadliest City*
“A heartwarming experience. Hutton gives readers faith that our
humanity comes not only from our own element, but also from the
creatures who give unconditionally, and in times of war—the beloved
animals we put our unconditional faith in.”
*Scott Huesing, U.S. Marine Corps major (retired) and author of
Echo in Ramadi: The Firsthand Story of U.S. Marines in Iraq’s
Deadliest City*
"With War Animals, Robin Hutton has once again triggered readers'
fascination with her unique talent to humanize a wide range of
courageous animals who tried to change the tides of war. I loved
it!"
*James E. "Ted" Bassett III, World War II veteran (4th Marines),
former director of the Kentucky State Police*
"With War Animals, Robin Hutton has once again triggered readers'
fascination with her unique talent to humanize a wide range of
courageous animals who tried to change the tides of war. I loved
it!"
*James E. "Ted" Bassett III, World War II veteran (4th Marines),
former director of the Kentucky State Police*
"As a Marine Scout Dog Handler who served in Vietnam with dog
Stormy, I have to say this is one awesome book. It is full of
information on the war animals of World War II. This is a must
read."
*Ron Aiello, President, United States War Dogs Association*
"As a Marine Scout Dog Handler who served in Vietnam with dog
Stormy, I have to say this is one awesome book. It is full of
information on the war animals of World War II. This is a must
read."
*Ron Aiello, President, United States War Dogs Association*
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