![]() Originally published in 1934 as My Horse Warrior, this edition is introduced by Jack Seely's grandson Brough Scott, and includes the original illustrations which equine and war artist Sir Alfred Munnings drew especially for Jack Seely both during the war and at home afterwards. The book tells the whole history of Warrior, his life from his birth on the Isle of Wight to his amazing feats as a famous war horse and how a combination of both the horse's extraordinary character and some unbelievable twists of fate, helped him survive a war which claimed the lives of eight million horses. They both survived five years of bombs and bullets to lead a cavalry charge in 1918 before returning home where they rode on together until 1938. ![]() Much has been written about Seely and Warrior, not least by Seely himself in his book My Horse Warrior, which is beautifully illustrated by Alfred Munnings. ![]() 2013 by Jack Seely (Author) 272 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 8.39 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 3.84 18 Used from 1.10 2 New from 39.99 Paperback 3.74 11 Used from 0.95 1 Collectible from 18.99 Warrior was a huge best-selling title in 2011. Seely and Warrior saw active service throughout WW1 as part of the Canadian Cavalry and led one of the last ever cavalry charges. The book tells the whole history of Warrior, his life from his birth on the Isle of Wight to his amazing feats as a famous war horse and how a combination of both the horses extraordinary character and some unbelievable twists of fate, helped him survive a war which claimed the lives of eight million horses. Unlike the book and film War Horse, Warrior is the extraordinary true tale of the thoroughbred horse Winston Churchill's great heroic friend, Jack Seely, took to France in 1914. Warrior: The Amazing Story of a Real War Horse Paperback 6 Sept. The true equine hero of 1914-1918 was Warrior." -Sunday Times ![]() "The star of Spielberg's film is fictional. ![]()
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