Elephant Company: the inspiring story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped him save lives in World War II
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Published:
New York : Random House, [2014].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xiv, 343 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781400069330, 1400069335, 9780812981650, 0812981650, 9781400069330, 1400069335

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-328) and index.
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"At the onset of World War II, [Billy] Williams formed Elephant Company and was instrumental in defeating the Japanese in Burma and saving refugees, including on his own 'Hannibal Trek,' [becoming] a media sensation during the war, telling reporters that the elephants did more for him than he was ever able to do for them"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Croke, V. (2014). Elephant Company: the inspiring story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped him save lives in World War II. First edition. New York, Random House.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Croke, Vicki. 2014. Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II. New York, Random House.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Croke, Vicki, Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II. New York, Random House, 2014.

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Croke, Vicki. Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II. First edition. New York, Random House, 2014.

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