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Horrie the War Dog

The Story of Australia's Most Famous Dog

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Horrie the War Dog

By: Roland Perry
Narrated by: David Tredinnick
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In the harsh Libyan desert in the middle of the second world war, Private Jim Moody, a signaller with the First Australian Machine Gun Battalion, found a starving puppy on a sand dune. Moody called the dog Horrie. Much more than a mascot, Horrie's exceptional hearing picked up the whine of enemy aircraft two minutes before his human counterparts and repeatedly saved the lives of the thousand-strong contingent.

When the war was finished and Horrie smuggled back home, quarantine officers pounced and demanded that the dog be put down, prompting a huge public outcry. Was Horrie, the gunner's hero, condemned to die or could Moody devise a scheme to save him. In the finest ANZAC tradition, Horrie the War Dog is a story of intrigue and illusion, and of sacrifice, courage and loyalty.

©2013 Copyright © Roland Perry 2013. (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Military War

Critic Reviews

Perry's work must be rated the first great read about the victories of the Australian cavalry in Arabia.' - Paul Ham, The Australian (for The Australian Light Horse)
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great story, dogs are amazing creatures, proof is in the audible pages of this book.

Horrie is legend!

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I hadn't heard of Horrie the war dog before but chose this book as an avid dog lover. It has some very interesting insights into some of the battles and what life was like serving in WWII. My dad also served but didn't like to talk about it much. The twist in the story is ... no spoilers here!
Great listen and very well read. 👍

Good Listen, Great Story

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loved it from the start, great story well worth listening to
definitely recommend listening

what a great story

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The same way Horrie left an incredible mark on the Rebels so this book has done for me. It's an easy read with humour but also the serious side of the tragedy of war. I loved learning about what the ANZACs went through and how Horrie taught them all the value of life, friendship and loyality. Well worth a read.

Halcyon Horrie

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I loved this from start to finish. Obviously very well researched. Narration was excellent. Long live Horrie.

What a great story !!

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Captivating story

wonderful intriguing story.
great read and very well told.
It has made me wanting to explore many more war stories

Interesting Australian war story

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The whole book. The narrator and story take on a journey where you experience the full range of emotions.

Intelligence of the dog and his loyalty.

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Embarrassingly, I had never heard of Horrie before. A mate recommended the book to me.
I absolutely loved it!!! The way the book was written, I wanted to keep driving, so I didn't have to stop listening. The Narrators voice was so easy to listen to. He did a ripper job with all the characters voices and accents. Such a special part of our Aussie war history. I highly recommend this book. 💜 Lest We Forget 💜

Bloody Brilliant

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I was captivated by Horrie the war dogs story. Yet again a brilliant story written by Roland Perry and narrated brilliantly. Love how perry personalises every character in his books. Recommend this book highly.

Excellent

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a wond3rful story, captivating, heartwarming, with humour& sadness.
but most importantly a happy ending. highly recommended

delightful

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