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Is War Horse a true story?

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Horse addict (From the good old USA)

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2012-Aug-20 at 01:52AM

I was wondering something, does anyone know if the horse Joey, in the story War Horse really exist?

Miriam (Holland&Germany) 2012-Aug-20 at 09:55AM

Hi Horse addict,
The book called "War Horse" was written by Michael Morpurgo in 1982.
It has an "Author's Note", stating that it refers to a painting of a horse called Joey, painted by Captain James Nicholls, autumn 1914.
The book is out as a paperback by Egmont Press, Ethical Publishing, ISBN 978-1-4052-2666-0.
You'll be touched once more!
Miriam

Horse addict (From the good old USA) 2012-Aug-20 at 08:55PM

I've been reading the book, it's great!

Charlotte - Gauteng, South Africa 2012-Oct-31 at 07:45PM

W.O.W!!! I LOVE that movie!!! i have not got the book but am DYING to read it! Plus - i love Michael Morpurgo's books!
Charlotte
Gauteng, South Africa

Horse addict (From the good old USA) 2012-Oct-31 at 09:01PM

Yeah, it was a great movie Charlotte!

ponygirl77 2013-Oct-25 at 10:55PM

No - it's not based on a particular horse, rather an amalgamation of all horses who served and died in the great war. Very sad tale - I'm going to the stage show in February. I'll be taking tissues!

ILOVEHORSES!!!! 2015-May-02 at 01:28PM

I'm pretty sure that War Horse is a true story. I don't know if the horse was named Joey though. By the way you should totally read the book Charlotte!

heritage 2015-May-04 at 10:42AM

There is a book called "Bill the Bastard" which is a true story about a horse call Bill in WW1. He was a part of the Australia Lighthorse who fought in Palestine 1914-1918. Also a recent move called "The Waler" about same horses may be able to find on DVD..