During the Second World War, cats played a vital role aboard warships. Valued for their practical in protecting food stores and maintaining hygiene, they also provided sailors with comfort and companionship during the hard realities of war. Using rare archival footage from IWM's unique collection, this flip book brings to life a cat playing ......
ISBN-13: 9781911748168
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Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
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Local release date: 02/10/2026
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