The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis Summary
Elizabeth Letts

The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis Overview

The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis is a book of historical nonfiction by Elizabeth Letts. The book explores the Nazi horse breeding industry, the reinvention of the American cavalry in the mid 20th century, and the deep connection between humans and horses. The main narrative of the story focuses on an authorized American mission to rescue the horses the Nazi government commandeered from conquered countries in the final days of World War II. The Perfect Horse explores themes of courage, loyalty, eugenics, cultural identity, and the value of life.