The Blood of the Arab

The Blood of the Arab: The World's Greatest War Horse is a book written by Albert W. Harris that tells the story of the legendary Arabian horse, Witez II. The book explores the history and significance of the Arabian horse breed, and how Witez II became a symbol of courage and resilience during World War II. The author delves into the horse's journey from his birth in Poland to his training and eventual service in the United States Army's 2nd Cavalry, where he was ridden by General George S. Patton. The book also sheds light on the remarkable bond between Witez II and his rider, Captain Gustav Rau, who trained and rode the horse throughout the war. The Blood of the Arab is a fascinating account of one of the most celebrated war horses in history, and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Arabian horse breed.This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.