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“Robin Hutton has written the preeminent book on Reckless and her heroics.” General Walter E. Boomer, USMC (ret.), Marine commanding general in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm
“Animals have been used in war for
thousands of years, but few US military animals attained the notoriety of
Reckless, a sorrel mare small for her size that joined the Marines during the
Korean War and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant…Once home, news of her
promotion to Staff Sergeant quickly spread, though that notoriety has since
faded. Author Hutton aims to correct that, having spent over eight years
researching the remarkable story of Reckless…Stories of fellow soldiers litter the book, backing up claims of
her bravery and playful personality (not to mention her love of food and beer).
Hutton’s passion and admiration for her subject (she also heads an effort to
create a monument to Reckless) shines through in this sparkling and engaging
portrait of a most remarkable and courageous animal.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)